SySTEM 2020 Design Principles and Methods Toolkit for Supporting Science Learning Outside the Classroom

This document contains a set of design principles and a toolkit with methods for designing science learning activities that take place outside the classroom, in spaces such as science centres, makerspaces, museums, galleries, and gardens. The Design Principles and Methods Toolkit are aimed at science educators, coordinators and facilitators working in a diversity of contexts associated with science learning.

This toolkit hopes to aid the design and facilitation of meaningful science learning activities and programs, with an emphasis on nurturing inclusive science learning. To the best of our knowledge, to date there is not a similar resource available specifically focused on science learning outside the classroom. Thus, we hope that the Design Principles and Methods Toolkit will contribute to the professional development of those involved in nonformal science education by triggering reflection about pedagogical design and practice.