What is informal science education?
Informal science education supports people of all ages and walks of life in exploring science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Gil Noam of PEAR (Program in Education, Afterschool & Resiliency) sends word of a June 30 webinar about "Summer Learning," 1:30- 3pm Eastern. Registration is free (as long as you participate) but mandatory.
Presentations and discussion will address policy, research, and practice. References include the summer 2007 issue of New Directions for Youth Development, “Summertime: Confronting Risks, Exploring Solutions,” and the companion webinar, “Whole Year Learning and Wellness.”
Presenters:
- Ron Fairchild, founding CEO of the National Summer Learning Association
- Earl Phalen, CEO of Reach Out and Read and the founder of Summer Advantage USA
- Sarah Pitcock, Senior Director of Program Quality at the National Summer Learning Association
Gil G. Noam (moderator) is founder and director of PEAR, associate professor at Harvard Medical School and McLean Hospital, and the editor-in-chief of New Directions for Youth Development.
To view previous webinars or sign up, go tohttp://www.pearweb.org/webinars/