STEM Learning Across Boundaries

Graphical Abstract

It’s important to acknowledge that words matter in research communities. Bronwyn Bevan discusses the language surrounding in-school and out-of-school communities used in Connected Science Learning.

Abstract

The goal of this journal—to engage educators from both formal and informal STEM learning settings in areas of mutual activity and interest—involves different forms of “boundary crossing.” We are looking at both research and practice. We are thinking about teaching and learning. We are looking across in-school and out-of-school settings. Although students cross these boundaries every day, we professionals tend to spend a lot of time in just one of them. In each field, we have our own cultural practices—ways of speaking, rules of interaction, tools, and routines.

Keywords:

• Informal Education

Author Contributions

Bronwyn Bevan ([email protected]) is senior research scientist at the University of Washington’s Institute for Science + Math Education in Seattle, Washington.

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Bronwyn Bevan

Bronwyn Bevan ([email protected]) is senior research scientist at the University of Washington’s Institute for Science + Math Education in Seattle, Washington.