| 摘要: | 研究期間：10112~10211;At a time when science has been ranked high in the development agenda of countries nationwide, science education is now more important and crucial to the progress of a nation than ever before. Consequently, how to quip the citizens with science literacy has become a hot issue in recent years. As one of the leading universities in the field of science, owing sufficient resources and media for science research and education, National Central University (NCU) serves as a good institute for science enrichment for the public outside their occupation and daily environment. In this project, two programs are to be launched in support of formal and informal education. For formal education, an “Interactive Science Demonstration Center” is open to PK-12 schools, colleges, civic educational organizations, and governmental institutions. Featuring “My Interactive Science Classroom”, its interactive science demonstration and science DIY activities are designed to assist classroom learning, with contents that are geared to the age, educational background, learning/ working experiences of its homogeneous participants. For informal education, “Holiday Science Plaza” is held weekly for the general public. With topics related to real-world daily experiences, it provides opportunities for the participants to engage themselves in the investigation of science from the view of practical use, with the aim to recall their natural curiosity, and to recognize how science takes part in their lives and the world. Throughout the project, the ultimate goal is to enhance people’s science literacy, with the ability to understand and interpret core science concepts of life, to perceive the connection between science and the progression of technology and society, and to reason scientifically and logically in solving questions. |
