Unveiling the Scientists and Engineers In the Southern Appalachian Community

Autor/inn/en	Childers, G.; Elz, Hannah
Titel	Unveiling the Scientists and Engineers In the Southern Appalachian Community
Quelle	In: Cultural Studies of Science Education, 17 (2022) 4, S.1141-1158 (18 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Childers, G.)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1871-1502
DOI	10.1007/s11422-022-10133-4
Schlagwörter	Scientists; Engineering; Older Adults; Lifelong Learning; Recreational Activities; Geographic Location + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Scientist; Wissenschaftler; Maschinenbau; Älterer Erwachsener; Life-long learning; Lebenslanges Lernen; Freizeitgestaltung
Abstract	This study explored and documented the science and engineering practices of older adults living in Southern Appalachia. Informed by the body of research related to lifelong learning, hobbies, Funds of Knowledge, and science and engineering practices, a descriptive case study was designed to interview four older adult individuals about their leisure, hobby, everyday activities as well as their perceptions of science and engineering. The findings of this study indicated that these individuals were involved in activities that required robust science and engineering skills and shared their learning with others in their community. As the Appalachian context is often described through a deficit model approach, documenting and celebrating the specific knowledge and skills of Appalachian adults and connecting these valued practices to the community context may support growth and sustainability of the region. (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01