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Abstract

Explore how an applied improvisation training program helps prepare educators to work in both informal and formal settings.

Acknowledgment

This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under grants DRL-1906320 and DRL-1906322. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.

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Ron Skinner

Ron Skinner ([email protected]) is a research & evaluation specialist at MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation

Danielle Harlow

Danielle Boyd Harlow is a professor at the University of California Santa Barbara Gevirtz Graduate School of Education

Dan Gunther

Dan Gunther is a professional actor and theater instructor at Improv Studio Santa Barbara

Kaia Joye Wesolowski

Kaia-Joye Wesolowski is a director of learning experiences at MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation

Jasmine Marckwordt

Jasmine Marckwordt is a graduate of the University of California Santa Barbara Gevirtz Graduate School of Education

Alexandria Muller

Alexandria Muller is a graduate student at the University of California Santa Barbara Gevirtz Graduate School of Education, all in Santa Barbara, California.

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