Evaluation of a Wildlife Education Exhibit for Youth

Authors

• Amy L. Carrozzino, Virginia Polytechnic and State UniversityFollow
• Sanford S. Smith, Pennsylvania State UniversityFollow

Volume

46

Issue

4

Abstract

Understanding the ability of educational exhibits to communicate information effectively is important in all Extension programs. We evaluated the influence of a table-top exhibit entitled "Threats to Pennsylvania's Wildlife." In fair and classroom settings, participants in grades 5-7 (N=698) were randomly assigned to one of two experimental groups. One group participated in a pre- and post-survey; the other completed only a post-survey after viewing the exhibit. Results demonstrate that table-top exhibits are useful in conveying basic information and facilitating learning; however, the overall effectiveness of this exhibit was only about 10% and may have been influenced by additional confounding factors.

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Recommended Citation

Carrozzino, A. L., & Smith, S. S. (2008). Evaluation of a Wildlife Education Exhibit for Youth. Journal of Extension, 46(4), Article 16. https://doi.org/10.66752/1077-5315.4110