Evaluating Early Learning In Museums

Author : Nicole Cromartie,Kyong-Ah Kwon,Meghan Welch
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2021-04-01
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781000376715

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Evaluating Early Learning in Museums by Nicole Cromartie,Kyong-Ah Kwon,Meghan Welch Pdf

Evaluating Early Learning in Museums presents developmentally appropriate and culturally relevant practices for engaging early learners and their families in informal arts settings. Written by early childhood education researchers and a museum practitioner, the book showcases what high-quality educational programs can offer young children and their families through the case study of a program at the High Museum of Art in Atlanta, Georgia. Providing strategies for building strong community partnerships and audience relationships, the authors also survey evaluation tools for early learning programs and offer strategies to help museums around the world to engage young children. At the center of this narrative is the seminal partnership that developed between researchers and museum educators during the evaluation of a program for toddlers. Illuminating key components of the partnership and the resulting evolution of family offerings at the museum, the book also draws parallels to current work being done at other museums in international contexts. Evaluating Early Learning in Museums illustrates how an interdisciplinary collaboration between researchers and practitioners can improve museum practices. As such, the book will be of interest to researchers and students engaged in the study of museums and early childhood, as well as to practitioners working in museums around the world.

Author : Sharon E Shaffer
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 163 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2017-09-29
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781315429953

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Early Learning by Sharon E Shaffer Pdf

Sponsored by the Museum Education Roundtable

Author : Sarah Erdman,Nhi Nguyen,Margaret Middleton
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 145 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2021-11-29
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781000482393

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Welcoming Young Children into the Museum by Sarah Erdman,Nhi Nguyen,Margaret Middleton Pdf

Welcoming Young Children into the Museum provides all of the information practitioners need to consider when making the decision to engage with this audience and their carers. Meeting the reader where they are, this guide enables professionals to work toward outcomes that fit with their needs. Working methodically from the initial stages of bringing staff on board, through to implementation and evaluation, readers are carefully steered through each phase. "Big-picture" needs, like adherence to mission, are considered alongside logistical components, like cleaning schedules, to ensure that museums cater to young children in a way that is beneficial to both the visitors and the institution. Drawing on current neurological research and best practices in early childhood education and development, this guide presents case studies from a variety of different institutions around the world that demonstrate that creating interesting, developmentally appropriate opportunities for young children is about much more than just simplifying what is already on offer. Erdman, Nguyen and Middleton demonstrate that the age and needs of the visitors must be taken into careful consideration, as well as the assets and potential obstacles of the institution. Welcoming Young Children into the Museum will be essential reading for professionals working in museums large and small, regardless of type. It will be useful to those who are considering setting up new programmes for early years audiences and those with existing programmes, who would like to improve their offering.

Author : Sharon E Shaffer
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 199 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2016-06-16
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781315429557

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Engaging Young Children in Museums by Sharon E Shaffer Pdf

What does a museum do with a kindergartner who walks through the door? The growth of interest in young children learning in museums has joined the national conversation on early childhood education. Written by Sharon Shaffer, the founding Executive Director of the innovative Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center, this is the first book for museum professionals as well as students offering guidance on planning programming for young children.This groundbreaking book:-Explains the various ways in which children learn-Shows how to use this knowledge to design effective programs using a variety of teaching models-Includes examples of successful programs, tested activities, and a set of best practices

Author : Judy Diamond,Jessica J. Luke
Publisher : Altamira Press
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : STANFORD:36105124106894

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Practical Evaluation Guide by Judy Diamond,Jessica J. Luke Pdf

Practical Evaluation Guide provides the necessary tools to evaluate the effectiveness of programs and exhibits in informal educational settings museums, science centers, zoos, aquariums, botanical gardens, and parks."

Author : Sharon E Shaffer
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2017-09-29
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781315429960

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Early Learning by Sharon E Shaffer Pdf

Sponsored by the Museum Education Roundtable

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2021
Category : Child development
ISBN : OCLC:1259692549

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British Columbia Early Learning Framework by Anonim Pdf

Author : Sharon E. Shaffer
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2018-07-11
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781351332903

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Object Lessons and Early Learning by Sharon E. Shaffer Pdf

The twenty-first century is a time of change for early learning in museums, due in part to society's evolving view of childhood, from an age of innocence to understanding the robust learning that defines the first years of life. This perspective is a catalyst for international conversation and continues to raise attention and interest across society. Object Lessons and Early Learning leverages what is known about the cognitive development of young children to examine the power of learning through objects in museum and heritage settings. Exploring the history and modern day practice of object-based learning, Shaffer outlines the rationale for endorsing this approach in both formal and informal learning spaces. She argues that museums, as collecting institutions, are learning spaces uniquely positioned to allow children to make meaning about their world through personal connections to cultural artifacts, natural specimens, and works of art. A range of descriptive object lessons, inspired by objects in museums as well as from the everyday world, are presented throughout the text as examples of ways in which children can be encouraged to engage with museum collections. Object Lessons and Early Learning offers insights into strategies for engaging young children as learners in museum settings and in their everyday world, and, as such, will be essential reading for museum professionals, classroom educators, and students. It should also be of great interest to academics and researchers engaged in the study of museums and education.

Author : Xin Gong
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2022-03-16
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781000545814

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Children’s Museums as a New Informal Learning Environment in China by Xin Gong Pdf

Based on solid theoretical and empirical analyses, this book provides a first and fresh introduction to the recent development of children’s museums in China, along with their educational and social impacts as an informal learning environment for children, families, and society in general. To understand the benefits of children’s museums and in providing stimulating, informal education to children, the book looks into the origin and historical development of these institutions and how they have been influenced by informal learning theory, museum education, and early childhood education while providing case studies of children’s museums in China and the learning that takes place in them. This research analyses the process of informal learning and provides guidance on ways of elevating children’s cognitive and noncognitive development in the informal space. Different stakeholders of children's museums, including parents and educators, practitioners and designers, researchers of informal education, early childhood education, and policy makers will benefit from the insights provided in this book.

Author : Kathy Danko-McGhee
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 117 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2023-06-06
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781000882131

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Viewing Art with Babies by Kathy Danko-McGhee Pdf

Viewing Art with Babies demonstrates how to facilitate quality art viewing experiences with babies from as young as 2 months old. Such experiences can help to nurture early literacy and receptive language skills, sensory stimulation, and early brain development. Based on the author’s research with babies in New Zealand, Australia, Romania, England, and the U.S., the book provides the reader with information about early brain, vision, sensory and language development, and the aesthetic preferences of babies. Danko-McGhee provides details about the type of art that babies like, how to display art in the learning environment, and how to interact with a baby when viewing art. Case studies of international museums, national museums, and community agencies that have had success with engaging babies in art viewing experiences have been included in the book as a way of demonstrating how theory and research can be successfully put into practice. Viewing Art with Babies details practical ways through which museum practitioners, early childhood and community educators, and parents can provide artviewing experiences in the museum, early childhood classroom or even their own home. It will be of interest to practitioners and parents around the world, and those engaged in the study of museum education.

Author : Ellen Chase,Laura Hoffman,Matthew Lasnoski
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 129 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2024-05-13
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781040089927

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Cultural Heritage Conservation for Early Learners by Ellen Chase,Laura Hoffman,Matthew Lasnoski Pdf

Cultural Heritage Conservation for Early Learners explores how to introduce young audiences to art conservation. Conservators and educators from around the world share their approach to creating engaging, hands-on programs for children aged three to eight and their caregivers. Drawing on their experiences as conservators and educators, the authors provide an in-depth look at the Smithsonian Institution’s popular “Art & Me” family workshops. Readers will gain practical insights into the workshop design, which draws upon years of program evaluation and discover how these workshops foster an understanding of cultural preservation; familiarize attendees with museum spaces; and encourage a sense of responsibility for preserving history and culture. The book also explores case studies beyond the United States, showcasing diverse approaches to early learner engagement in cultural heritage conservation. These real-world examples, encompassing various settings and collaborations, delve into the adaptation of virtual and online resources in response to contemporary challenges. Cultural Heritage Conservation for Early Learners is an indispensable guide for emerging and established educators, conservators, and museum professionals who wish to integrate art conservation and cultural heritage preservation into early learning. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in innovative, arts integration teaching methods that enhance critical thinking and foster a deeper appreciation of cultural heritage.

Author : Olivia Saracho
Publisher : IAP
Page : 467 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2015-08-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781681231549

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Contemporary Perspectives on Research in Assessment and Evaluation in Early Childhood Education by Olivia Saracho Pdf

Researchers, educators, professional organizations, administrators, parents, and policy makers have increased their involvement in the assessment and evaluation of early childhood education programs. This interest has developed swiftly during the last decades. The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and the National Association of Early Childhood Specialists in State Departments of Education (NAECS/SDE) developed a position statement titled, “Early childhood curriculum, assessment, and program evaluation: Building an effective, accountable system in programs for children birth through age 8,” to address related trends, issues, guiding principles, and values. Appropriate and well-designed evaluations need to address several audiences including researchers, educators, policy makers, children, and parents. They need to encourage the implementation of a strong foundation that improves the quality of the children’s education. Child assessment and program evaluation can lead to effective results and better accountability for preschool, kindergarten, and primary school programs. The purpose of this volume is to share a collection of research strands on contemporary perspectives on research in assessment and evaluation in early childhood education. It provides a review and critical analysis of the literature on assessment and evaluation of programs, children, teachers, and settings. The volume begins with a brief introductory chapter that presents the reader with a map of the area, laying out the issues and alternatives, and linking these to the chapters that follow. It addresses several areas including (1) understanding assessment and evaluation with young children, (2) schools and assessment implications, (3) teacher evaluation and professional development, (4) social relationships and assessment, (5) content areas in early education assessment, (6) technology and assessment, and (7) conclusion with future research directions in assessment and evaluation in early childhood education. The volume is of interest to researchers, educators, policy makers, university faculty, graduate students, and general readers who are interested in research on assessment and evaluation in early childhood education. The chapters are authored by established scholars in the field.

Author : Elee Kirk,Will Buckingham
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2018-06-20
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781351214056

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Snapshots of Museum Experience by Elee Kirk,Will Buckingham Pdf

Children are one of the major audiences for museums, but their visits are often seen solely from the point of view of museum learning. In Snapshots of Museum Experience, Will Buckingham draws upon Elee Kirk’s research amongst child visitors to the Oxford University Museum of Natural History, to take a different approach. Using a method of photo-elicitation with four-and five-year-old child visitors to the museum, the book investigates children’s experience of the museum, and in the process undermines many of our assumptions about the interests, needs and demands of child museum visitors. Drawing together the fields of museum studies and childhood studies, the book considers children as active creators of the museum visit. It investigates the way that children navigate and take control of the physical and social spaces of the museum, finding their own idiosyncratic pathways through these spaces. It also explores how elements of the museum ‘light up’, becoming salient to the child visitor. Finally, it investigates how children make sense through intellectually and imaginatively engaging with these elements of the museum visit. Snapshots of Museum Experience gives a unique insight into the sheer diversity of children’s museum experiences and discusses how museums might cater more successfully to the needs of their child visitors. As such, it should be of great interest to academics, researchers and students in the fields of museum studies, visitor studies and childhood studies. It should also be essential reading for museum educators and exhibition designers.

Author : Xin Gong
Publisher : Taylor & Francis Group
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2022
Category : Children's museums
ISBN : 0367542927

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Children's Museum as a New Informal Learning Environment in China by Xin Gong Pdf

"Based on solid theoretical and empirical analyses, this book provides a first and fresh introduction to the recent development of children's museums in China, along with their educational and social impacts as an informal learning environment for children, families and society in general. To understand the benefits of children's museums and in providing stimulating, informal education to children, the book looks into the origin and historical development of these institutions and how they have been influenced by informal learning theory, museum education and early childhood education while providing case studies of children's museums in China and the learning that takes place in them. This research analyses the process of informal learning and provides guidance on ways of elevating children's cognitive and noncognitive development in the informal space. Different stakeholders of children's museums, including parents and educators, practitioners and designers, researchers of informal education, early childhood education and policy makers will benefit from the insights provided in this book"--

Author : Ann Rowson Love
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2023
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781538167359

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Dimensions of Curation by Ann Rowson Love Pdf

"This book present a model to help you to make sense of exhibitions your museum has curated. Whether implicit or intentional, decisions made about interpretive focus, curatorial power, and curatorial intent indelibly shape the resulting exhibition and determine who will be best served or disenfranchised by it"--