美国南加州大学亚太博物馆科普课程开发的经验与启示

The Experience and Insights from the Development of Popular Science Courses at the University of Southern California Pacific Asia Museum

中文关键词: 建构主义  高校博物馆  科普课程  美国  南加州大学亚太博物馆

英文关键词: Constructivism  University Museums  Popular Science Courses  American  The University of Southern California Pacific Asia Museum

中文摘要:

      高校博物馆在科普教育中发挥着独特的作用，其科普教育课程的开发不仅是学校教育的延伸，也是科学普及的重要渠道。新时期高校博物馆如何更好充分利用丰富且独特的馆藏教育资源，值得深入探索。基于建构主义理论，选取美国南加州大学亚太博物馆为案例，探讨其在科普教育课程开发中的实践与经验。研究发现，南加州大学亚太博物馆科普教育课程具有明确的目标定位、丰富的内容设计、多元的师资保障以及完善的评价体系。结合南加州大学亚太博物馆的实践经验，提出科普教育课程目标“定”方向、内容“注”特色、师资“增”保障、评价“促”发展的四维高校博物馆科普教育课程开发实践进路，以期能够为我国高校博物馆科普教育课程的开发提供一定的参考，助力高校博物馆科普教育活动的高效开展。

英文摘要:

      University museums play a unique role in popular science education. The development of popular science courses in these museums not only extends formal education but also serves as a vital channel for disseminating scientific knowledge. In the new era, it is essential to explore how university museums can effectively utilize their rich and distinctive collections for educational purposes. This study focuses on the University of Southern California Pacific Asia Museum as a case study to examine its practices and experiences in developing popular science courses based on constructivist theory. The findings reveal that the museum's courses feature clear goals, diverse content, a varied teaching staff, and a robust evaluation system. The study proposes a four-dimensional approach to course development in university museums: setting clear course objectives, infusing distinctive content, ensuring adequate faculty support, and enhancing development through evaluation. This framework aims to provide guidance for developing popular science courses in Chinese university museums and to support the effective implementation of science education activities in these institutions.