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Children's Museums as a New Informal Learning Environment in China: Practice, Impact and Implications

Children's Museums as a New Informal Learning Environment in China: Practice, Impact and Implications

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This book provides an introduction to the recent development of children's museums in China, their educational and social impacts, and the process of informal learning and cognitive and noncognitive development in these institutions. It is beneficial for various stakeholders, including parents, educators, practitioners, and policy makers.

Format: Hardback
Length: 186 pages
Publication date: 17 March 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd


This book offers a comprehensive and innovative exploration of the recent emergence of children's museums in China, delving into their educational and societal impacts as informal learning environments for children, families, and society at large. Drawing upon robust theoretical and empirical analyses, it provides a pioneering introduction to this evolving field. By examining the origins and historical development of children's museums, as well as their influences from informal learning theory, museum education, and early childhood education, the book sheds light on the potential benefits these institutions offer in fostering stimulating and informal education for children.

In addition, the book offers insightful case studies of children's museums in China, showcasing the diverse learning experiences that take place within these spaces. Through rigorous research, this study analyzes the process of informal learning and provides valuable guidance on how to enhance children's cognitive and noncognitive development within the informal realm.

This book is of immense value to a wide range of stakeholders involved in children's museums, including parents, educators, practitioners, designers, researchers in informal education, early childhood education, and policy makers. Its comprehensive insights and innovative approaches will contribute to the growth and development of children's museums in China and beyond, fostering positive educational outcomes and enriching the lives of children and their communities.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367542832

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