Visitor engagement and learning behaviour in science centres, zoos and aquaria

The purpose of this research was to devise an assessment tool to effectively capture the nature of visitors' learning experiences with live animal exhibits in zoos and aquaria. A comprehensive learning framework was developed and field-tested with a total of 900 visitor. The resulting framework...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Barriault, Chantal Lise
Format: Thesis
Language:English
Published: Curtin University 2014
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/541
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Summary:The purpose of this research was to devise an assessment tool to effectively capture the nature of visitors' learning experiences with live animal exhibits in zoos and aquaria. A comprehensive learning framework was developed and field-tested with a total of 900 visitor. The resulting framework provides researchers and practitioners in zoos and aquaria with a valuable tool to assess the learning impact of exhibits through observable behavioural indicators.