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Science Centre Singapore as an Alternate Classroom

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Inquiry into the Singapore Science Classroom

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In the realm of science education beyond the classroom, science centres are important in motivating learners of science, both young and old. In this chapter, we examine the role(s) that science centres play as a complement to formal science education in schools in Singapore. Besides static and special feature exhibits, the Science Centre Singapore also runs customised programmes, including events and competitions, to complement the diverse forms of inquiry and learning activities offered by schools.

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    Anne Dairianathan & Tit Meng Lim

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  1. National Institute of Education, Singapore, Singapore

    Aik-Ling Tan

  2. Ministry of Education, Singapore, Singapore, Singapore

    Chew-Leng Poon

  3. National Institute of Education, Singapore, Singapore

    Shirley S.L. Lim

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Dairianathan, A., Lim, T.M. (2014). Science Centre Singapore as an Alternate Classroom. In: Tan, AL., Poon, CL., Lim, S. (eds) Inquiry into the Singapore Science Classroom. Education Innovation Series. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-4585-78-1_14

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