NDLI: Effective practices for creating transformative informal science education programs grounded in Native ways of knowing

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Author	Mack, Elizabeth Augare, Helen Different Cloud Jones, Linda Davíd, Dominique Quiver Gaddie, Helene Honey, Rose E. Kawagley, Angayuqaq O. Little Plume Weatherwax, Melissa Lone Fight, Lisa Meier, Gene Pete, Tachini Rattling Leaf, James Returns From Scout, Elvin Sachatello Sawyer, Bonnie Shibata, Hi’ilani Valdez, Shelly Wippert, Rachel
Copyright Year	2012
Abstract	There are a growing number of informal science education (ISE) programs in Native communities that engage youth in science education and that are grounded in Native ways of knowing. There is also a growing body of research focusing on the relationship between culture, traditional knowledge, and science education. However, there is little research documenting how these programs are being developed and the ways in which culture and Western science are incorporated into the activities. This study outlines effective practices for using Native ways of knowing to strengthen ISE programs. These effective practices may also be used to promote change in formal education. The authors combine an overview of current research in informal science education with personal interviews with educators engaged in ISE programs offered to youth both on and off tribal reservations as well as experts in Indigenous education. Participating individuals and programs included Native communities across the United States, including Alaska and Hawai’i. Keeping in mind that each community is unique, ISE programs that are grounded in Native ways of knowing will benefit by utilizing the effective practices outlined here as a guide for starting or strengthening existing ISE programs relevant to the needs of their communities.
Starting Page	49
Ending Page	70
Page Count	22
File Format	PDF
ISSN	18711502
Journal	Cultural Studies of Science Education
Volume Number	7
Issue Number	1
e-ISSN	18711510
Language	English
Publisher	Springer Netherlands
Publisher Date	2012-01-12
Publisher Place	Dordrecht
Access Restriction	One Nation One Subscription (ONOS)
Subject Keyword	Indigenous communities Indigenous ways of knowing Informal science learning Native science Science education Effective practices Traditional knowledge Native ways of knowing Indigenous youth Sociology of Education Science Education
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article
Subject	Cultural Studies

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