The Informal Learning Environments Research SIG is a special interest group within the American Educational Research Association (AERA)

Mission statements

Purpose of this SIG: To further educational research in informal learning environments such as science centers, museums, zoos, aquariums, and nature centers, and to promote a community of practice interested in establishing and maintaining informal learning environments conducive to better understanding of teaching and learning.

Purpose of this web site: To disseminate news and information about the SIG, and facilitate membership signup and renewal. If you have other ideas about what you would like to see here, please let us know.

For those of you planning to attend the AERA and/or NARST annual meetings in New Orleans in April, here is information on our SIG's sessions and business. The April 2000 SIG Newsletter also has extensive information. We hope to see you in New Orleans.