Document Type : Original Article
Authors
1 Ph.D. Student, Department of Knowledge and Information Sciences, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
2 Assistant Prof., Department of Knowledge and Information Sciences. University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
3 Associate Prof., Department of Knowledge and Information Science, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
4 Associate Prof., Information Science Research Department, Iranian Research Institute for Information Science and Technology (IRANDOC) Tehran, Iran
10.22034/jkrs.2025.20685
Abstract
Abstract
Purpose: Informal science education is a prerequisite for successful science outreach; without it, the effectiveness of outreach programs diminishes. This study aimed to identify effective informal education platforms for promoting science among children and to evaluate Iran’s engagement within each platform.
Methodology: A scoping review was conducted following Arksey and O'Malley’s five-stage framework. A systematic search identified and selected 31 relevant sources for analysis.
Findings: The analysis identified seven primary platforms for children’s science outreach: (1) Organizational Coordination, (2) Events and Exhibitions, (3) New Technologies, (4) Nature-Based Experiences, (5) Interdisciplinary Science-Art Programs, (6) Family Participation, and (7) Direct Involvement of Scientists.
Conclusion: In Iran, despite valuable institutional efforts, science outreach activities remain fragmented. Platforms combining science with art and those involving the direct participation of scientists have received less attention. The establishment of national programs, support for interdisciplinary projects, and the cultivation of networks among scientific institutions could enhance coordination and expand the impact of children’s science outreach across the country.
Value: This research provides a valuable mapping of effective global platforms and a critical analysis of Iran’s position within them. This enables evidence-informed policymaking for national science outreach development. The findings can guide educational, cultural, and research institutions in designing participatory, interdisciplinary, and creative programs to advance children’s scientific literacy.
Keywords
- Active Children's Participation
- Science Outreach Activities
- Scientific Literacy
- Informal Science Education
- Scoping Review
Main Subjects
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