Steinberg, Shirley R.Record, Lauryn Anne2018-09-172018-09-172018-09-10Record, L. A. (2018) Understanding Best Practices in Exhibit Design to Improve Learning of Evolutionary Biology in Non-formal Education Facilities in Alberta (Master's thesis, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada). Retrieved from https://prism.ucalgary.ca. doi:10.11575/PRISM/32916http://hdl.handle.net/1880/107740This project explores the teaching of evolution in non-formal education centres in Alberta. It aims to define goals for evolution education in non-formal science learning spaces (museums, zoos, science centres, and aquariums), examine the unique nature of free-choice learning, and initiate a dialogue on best practice between exhibit designers, collections managers, and educators. The project examines the literature on evolution education and non-formal science education, fosters dialogue with participants that are employed in exhibit design and education, and observes exhibits in facilities across North America. I advocate for inclusion of interpretive pedagogy and interactive exhibit styles that are rooted in inquiry and creativity and use the resources at hand to illustrate evolution principles in a manner that addresses barriers to evolution understanding, is accessible and relevant to diverse visitor audiences, and is targeted at mission-based goals related to the specific facility.engUniversity of Calgary graduate students retain copyright ownership and moral rights for their thesis. You may use this material in any way that is permitted by the Copyright Act or through licensing that has been assigned to the document. For uses that are not allowable under copyright legislation or licensing, you are required to seek permission.EvolutionEducationNon-formal educationExhibit DesignEducationEducation--Sciencesmaster thesis10.11575/PRISM/32916