One of the main tasks of Heureka is to advance public understanding of science and to develop new methods for science learning. The pedagogical research focuses on:
- informal learning
- the role of motivation in learning process
- exhibition as an open learning environment
Research reports
Salmi, H. 2005. Open Learning Environments: combining web-based virtual and hands-on science centre learning. In E-Learning and virtual science centers, eds. Leo Tan Wee & R. Subramaniam, 327-346. Information Science Publishing.
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Salmi, H. 2003. Science centres as learning laboratories: experiences of Heureka, the Finnish science centre. International Journal of Technology Management. Vol. 25, No. 5,pp.460-476.
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Salmi, H. 2002. Factors affecting students' choice of academic studies: the motivation created by informal learning. Survey at Heureka, the Finnish Science Centre.
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Salmi, H. 2001. Public understanding of science: universities and science centres. Management of University Museums. Education and skills. OECD, Paris. 151-161.
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Persson, P-E. 2000. Community impact of science centers: Is there any? Curator, 43, 9-17.
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Persson, P-E. 2000. Science centres are thriving and going strong. Public Understanding of Science, 9, 449-460.
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Salmi, H. 1998. Motivation and Meaningful Science Learning In Informal Settings. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, 19-22 April, San Diego, CA.
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Salmi, H. 1997. Science Learning and Motivation in Informal Settings. Paper presented at Annual Meeting of National Association of Research in Science Teaching, March 1997, Chicago, IL.
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Salmi, H. 1993. Science centre education: motivation and learning in informal education. University of Helsinki, Department teacher education, Research 119.
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Master’s Thesis
Roivainen, A. 2003: Factors affecting the educational and career choices of an adolescent. Master’s thesis in Education, Dept. of Education, University of Helsinki. 96 p.
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Laakkonen, K. 2003. Study motivation and situation motivation in an informal education: 11-year-old pupils at Heureka?s Open questions exhibition. Master?s thesis in Education, Dept. of teacher education, University of Helsinki. 156 p.
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Kallio-Kokko, S. 2001. Science Centre – A Place for Learning: Scientific Thinking and Motivation in the Science Centre Heureka’s Children’s Laboratory. Master’s thesis in Education, Dept. of teacher education, University of Helsinki. 76 p.
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Nikkinen, S. 2000. Ancient cultures –exhibition in Science Centre Heureka – Science Centre exhibition and inspiration of sixth grade pupils on historical empathy. Master’s thesis in Education, Dept. of teacher education, University of Helsinki. 91 p.
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Toukomies, T. 1999. Attitude to forests, technical craft and nature conservation among visitors to the “Forest and me” exhibition at Heureka. Master’s thesis in Education, Dept. of teacher education in Rauma, University of Turku. 91 p.
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Klockars, L. 1998. The Explorers in Heureka: an analyses of historical thinking of sixth-grade pupils. Master’s thesis in Education, Dept. of teacher education, University of Helsinki. 93 p.
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Suvanto, T. 1998. Colour Property Perception Experimentation. Master’s thesis, Faculty of science, Department of physics, University of Helsinki. 54 p.
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Luostarinen, K. 1996. Dinosaurs at Heureka Science Centre: experience and scientific thinking. Master’s thesis in Education, Dept. of teacher education, University of Helsinki. 76 p.
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Jokela, M. 1995. The Managuan Yuppie: The use of a computer assisted exhibition unit in a science centre. Master’s thesis in Education, Dept. of teacher education, University of Helsinki. 123 p.
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Kurronen, E. 1991. The influence of science education when adapted to development stage. Master’s thesis in Education, Dept. of teacher education, University of Helsinki. 71 p.
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Vahtera, S. 1991. Time and Space – A Science Education Experiment Based on Activity Learning. Master’s thesis in Education, Dept. of teacher education, University of Helsinki. 72 p.
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Voutilainen, T. 1989. pH Deduction Task at Heureka. Developing and Evaluating a Task Requiring Logical Reasoning. Master’s thesis in Education, Dept. of teacher education, University of Helsinki. 34 p.
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Nieminen, J. 1988. Electronics in interactive demonstration devices. Master’s Thesis in Electrical Engineering, Helsinki Technology University. 57 p.
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Additional information
Head, Research and Development, Professor Hannu Salmi
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