Learning beyond the Classroom: The Value of Informal Learning Environments
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Apr 30, 2025
Abstract
The learning environment is a crucial factor in successful learning. Traditionally, only formal learning environments, such as schools and other educational institutions, have been accepted as educational settings, where educational activities are well-organized, following established curriculum programs and teaching objectives. Often disregarded is the fact that from the point of view of lifelong learning, most of our learning takes place in informal learning environments (Sefton-Green, 2004).
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Classroom, Learning Environments
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Yang, J. & Ouyang, Y. (2024). STEM education in informal learning environments: A case study of museum education services in the United States. Journal of World Education, 37(6), 44-52. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3969/j.issn.1672-3937.2024.06.06
Pattison, S., Rubin, A., & Wright, T. (2016). Mathematics in informal learning environments: A summary of the literature. Institute for Learning Innovation. Math in the Making Project. Available at: http://www.informalscience.org/cimble-conference-integrating-math-informal-building-learning-environments-math-making
Ramu, V., & Aziz, N. T. N. F. (2016). Physical Informal Learning Environment on Campus Ground: A Review. Available at: https://eprints.usm.my/40669/1/ART_50.pdf
Sefton-Green, J. (2004). Literature review in informal learning with technology outside school. Available at: http://eprints.lse.ac.uk/id/eprint/41609
Türkmen, H., & Edis, F. (2025). The effect of informal learning environment on learning wastes and recycling: the case of glass bead atelier. Science Insights Education Frontiers, 27(2):4477-4499. DOI: https://doi.org/10.15354/sief.25.or731
Wang, L. & Yang, M. (2018). Effective integration of learning in informal education environments with the school curriculum. Educational Science Research, 2018(10), 59-63. Available at: https://kns.cnki.net/kcms2/article/abstract?v=5nxW69XXs-7L6oPKQncMPUnCuA-eYRH6cESV78Vly2n9HLVbDriCi_KmifC7xaEZiokYG3UftVXyF4ueDihAzerq-EN5PvyobV9CTJ-CLGzmH6ErTBQ7nTmCKUooFyNOoLVEflN80XyBUYDCo1tvpkRM40jzEa01ZngwXKzSwlbUCG56xtolvg==&uniplatform=NZKPT&language=CHS
Yang, J. & Ouyang, Y. (2024). STEM education in informal learning environments: A case study of museum education services in the United States. Journal of World Education, 37(6), 44-52. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3969/j.issn.1672-3937.2024.06.06
How to Cite
Yao, J. (2025). Learning beyond the Classroom: The Value of Informal Learning Environments. Science Insights Education Frontiers, 27(2), 4473–4475. https://doi.org/10.15354/sief.25.co436
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