Geeta Verma
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Geeta Verma’s research illuminates the transformative power of informal science learning, focusing on how out-of-classroom spaces—such as robotics competitions and collaborative community projects—enable students to generate authentic scientific knowledge. Her work critically examines the role of language, social interaction, and power dynamics in these settings, challenging traditional teacher-directed science education. In her 2015 study, “Enacting acts of authentication in a robotics competition,” she reveals how students engage in meaningful, self-directed inquiry, moving beyond passive knowledge acquisition. Her 2012 paper further explores how collaborative communities mediate power, fostering authentic practice. Both works, each with 25 citations, have shaped conversations around equity and agency in science education. Verma’s contributions are notable for bridging interpretivist frameworks with practical, student-centered learning environments, offering educators and researchers a nuanced understanding of how to design experiences that empower learners. Her scholarship continues to inspire those seeking to democratize science education through authentic, community-driven engagement.
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