The Museum Educator S Manual

Author : Anna Johnson,Kimberly A. Huber,Nancy Cutler,Melissa Bingmann,Tim Grove
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2017-08-09
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781442279063

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The Museum Educator's Manual by Anna Johnson,Kimberly A. Huber,Nancy Cutler,Melissa Bingmann,Tim Grove Pdf

The Museum Educator's Manual addresses the role museum educators play in today's museums from an experience-based perspective. Seasoned museum educators author each chapter, emphasizing key programs along with case studies that provide successful examples, and demonstrate a practical foundation for the daily operations of a museum education department, no matter how small. The book covers: volunteer and docent management and training; exhibit development; program and event design and implementation; working with families, seniors, and teens; collaborating with schools and other institutions; and funding. This second edition interweaves technology into every aspect of the manual and includes two entirely new chapters, one on Museums - An Educational Resource for Schools and another on Active Learning in Museums. With invaluable checklists, schedules, organizational charts, program examples, and other how-to documents included throughout, The Museum Educator's Manual is a 'must have' book for any museum educator.

Author : Brad King,Barry Lord
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2015-12-15
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781442258488

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The Manual of Museum Learning by Brad King,Barry Lord Pdf

Museum learning is a vital component of the lifelong-learning process. In this new edition of The Manual of Museum Learning, leading museum education professionals offer practical advice for creating successful learning experiences in museums and related institutions (such as galleries, zoos, and botanic gardens) that can attract and intrigue diverse audiences. The original Manual of Museum Learning was published in 2007. The editors have totally rethought this new edition. This second edition focuses on the ways museum staffs (and the departments for which they work) can facilitate the experience in a way that capitalizes on their individual institutional strengths. The goal of this new edition is to provide museums with guidance in developing a strategic approach to their learning programs. There is a close connection between institution-wide strategic planning – where an institution decides what course and direction it will take for a five to seven-year period – and its approach to museum learning. One size does not fit all, and what each museum is (or aspires to be) will affect its individual approach. Thus there are many routes for museums to take, many alternative ways for them to play this role. No one museum can be all things to all prospective learners; they will be better suited to some approaches than to others. This new edition identifies these approaches and enables museums to find the paths for which they are individually best suited, to help them identify their own unique approaches to facilitating museum learning. Each one’s mission and vision, its relationships with institutional and public stakeholders, local cultural and market factors, its individual collection and programmatic strengths, its financial position – all of these things matter. This second edition aims to help each museum find the right approach to learning for its unique situation by showing them the range of museum “personalities” in terms of their being learning institutions, what constitutes each type, and what the implications are of choosing one or another approach for a particular museum. A major theme of the 2nd edition of The Manual of Museum Learning is museum as connector; the ways in which museums are facilitating self-directed learning by connecting people with resources. Not all will connect audiences with learning vehicles in the same way. If museum learning is affective learning, then it is the role of the museum to connect its visitors, program participants and others who benefit from its knowledge to the learning resources that best suit the institution’s strengths and matches them to the learning needs of the museum’s audiences. By connecting users to the resources they are most interested in, or which best suit each individual’s particular learning styles, museums are at their best when they empower individuals to design their own learning experience in ways that resonate best with each individual.

Author : Graeme K. Talboys
Publisher : Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2005-01-01
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 0754644928

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Museum Educator's Handbook by Graeme K. Talboys Pdf

Described by GEM as 'a very informative and practical book... worth having on any museum shelf', the Museum Educator's Handbook is a realistic guide to setting up and running education services in all types of museums, even the smallest. This new edition has been thoroughly revised and updated, with advice on the use of websites, interactive displays, databases and other technology added throughout, and a new chapter on loan services, reflecting new research into their importance. The new edition reassesses funding, curriculum needs and educational policy in the light of recent reports and gives more advice on meeting informal education needs, from evening classes to museum-initiated courses.

Author : Sharon Vatsky
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 221 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2018-09-25
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781538108659

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Museum Gallery Activities by Sharon Vatsky Pdf

During the course of an interactive museum tour an educator will be able to elicit a range of responses, conversation, and new discoveries that engage the broadest spectrum of museum learners. To engage the entire group in the interpretive process, museum educators frequently employ gallery activities to enlist other sensory components and learning styles to more fully experience the art. This handbook provides a compendium of successful gallery activities: Writing Debating Drawing Movement Music Critical observation Touch and tactility Features include: Photographs of youth and adults participating in gallery activities Sidebars with favorite gallery activities contributed by museum educators at many museums across the country Planning templates

Author : Hazel Moffat,Vicky Woollard
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 0742504085

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Museum and Gallery Education by Hazel Moffat,Vicky Woollard Pdf

The educational role of museums has become a key professional concern. This book addresses the educational role museums play from an international perspective. The contributed essays provide timely reviews of the key themes and case studies provide practical examples of the research. Ideally suited for all museum staff and students of museum studies.

Author : Graeme K. Talboys
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 239 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2016-04-15
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781317093039

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Museum Educator's Handbook by Graeme K. Talboys Pdf

Described by GEM* as 'a very informative and practical book ... worth having on any museum shelf', the Museum Educator's Handbook is a thorough and practical guide to setting up and running education services in all types of museum, even the smallest, in any geographical setting. This third edition has been comprehensively updated to reflect the increased emphasis on the role of museums at all levels of education, from schools to further and higher education. There are new sections which deal with the importance of risk management and quality assurance, as well as guidance on the prevalent use of policy documents and new marketing methods. *Group for Education in Museums

Author : Elizabeth Wood
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 361 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2023-06-26
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781000850314

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A New Role for Museum Educators by Elizabeth Wood Pdf

A New Role for Museum Educators shows how learning happens in communities, how volunteers and professionals approach their work, the underlying principles and philosophies that guide the work of museum education, and how these practices are always evolving to remain relevant. Museum education in its most expansive definition is about communicating messages, creating learning experiences, and, at its most aspirational, promoting human development for people of all backgrounds, abilities, and circumstances. This edited volume revisits the legacy of museum education practices, reflecting on the changing context of community and the role of cultural institutions, and provides insights into new directions that museums can take with a visitor-centered mindset. It provides foundational concepts around educational philosophies that guide practice, applied methods and approaches for implementation, and the ethos of an educational institution intended to support community learning and engagement that are essential to provide for the wide-ranging needs of all audiences. International perspectives from a variety of museums are considered, including art museums, children’s museums, history museums and historic sites, science museums, botanical gardens, zoos, and aquariums. Chapters include thought-provoking reflections on contemporary practices, concrete examples from across the globe, and useful tools for anyone working with public audiences. Grounded in practice and informed by research, this volume will be a go-to resource for arts and cultural organization practitioners, particularly those working in Museum Education. It will also be essential reading for students of Museum Studies, Education, and related fields

Author : Gail Dexter Lord,Barry Lord
Publisher : AltaMira Press
Page : 357 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2009-04-16
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780759113329

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The Manual of Museum Management by Gail Dexter Lord,Barry Lord Pdf

The Manual of Museum Management presents a comprehensive and detailed analysis of the principles of museum organization, the ways in which people work together to accomplish museum objectives, and the ways in which museums, large and small, can function most effectively. This new edition offers updated information on management practices to satisfy the current needs of museum professionals. All new contemporary case studies provided by practitioners from museums and galleries around the world bring the principles to life with first-hand accounts of challenges and achievements in the operation of museums today.

Author : Barbara Y. Newsom,Adele Z. Silver
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 2255 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2023-12-22
Category : Art
ISBN : 9780520309531

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The Art Museum as Educator by Barbara Y. Newsom,Adele Z. Silver Pdf

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1978.

Author : Jocelyn Dodd,Alison Thornhill,Sharon Thomas
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 161 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Museum techniques
ISBN : 0951846841

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Developing Practice by Jocelyn Dodd,Alison Thornhill,Sharon Thomas Pdf

Author : Graeme K. Talboys
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2016-02-17
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781317003045

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Using Museums as an Educational Resource by Graeme K. Talboys Pdf

Visits to museums have long been an important aspect of the education of young people and in recent years it has been increasingly recognised that education is core to the purpose of the museum. Not only do they introduce students to the many and varied forms of our material culture, they also introduce them to social, historical and scientific encounters that are difficult to find elsewhere. The second edition of this popular book takes account of the ongoing changes in both museums and education to provide a comprehensive introduction for student teachers, practising teachers and other educators to all that is required to make good educational use of museums. It explores what a museum is, their value in primary and secondary education and why they require special teaching skills. It then goes on to look at the practicalities of planning, preparing and conducting a visit, including risk assessment. Next, it introduces the basic skills involved in working with the resources that are required to make the best educational use of museums, including online and digital resources. Finally, the author considers ways of following-up work done outside the classroom, including some of the longer term strategies that teachers should consider.

Author : Ali Hossaini,Ngaire Blankenberg
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 419 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2017-03-27
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781442278974

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Manual of Digital Museum Planning by Ali Hossaini,Ngaire Blankenberg Pdf

The Manual of Digital Museum Planning is a comprehensive guide to digital planning, development, and operations for museum professionals and students of museums studies and arts administration. In the tradition of Lord Cultural Resource’s renowned manuals, this book gives practical advice on how digital can enhance and improve all aspects of the museum. With chapters written by experienced professionals working at leading institutions such as the British Museum, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Indianapolis Museum of Art, Bristol Culture, the Canadian Museum for Human Rights, and others, The Manual of Digital Museum Planning is an easy-to-understand, step-by-step guide for anyone planning a new museum, a museum expansion, or a new project in the Digital Age. Part 1 explains how digital technologies are transforming museums and their value proposition Part 2 explores how adopting a user-centric, omnichannel approach creates new relationships between museums and communities Part 3 offers a guide to integrating digital into the workflow of museums- from data analytics, to user experience design to project management Part 4 identifies the business models, infrastructure and skills and competencies for the digital museum, Each chapter culminates in ‘summary takeaways’ for easy recall, and key words are defined throughout. A glossary and reference list are also included as an accessible resources for readers.

Author : John M. A. Thompson
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 776 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2015-07-17
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781317791607

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Manual of Curatorship by John M. A. Thompson Pdf

Based on original contributions by specialists, this manual covers both the theory and the practice required in the management of museums. It is intended for all museum and art gallery profession staff, and includes sections on new technology, marketing, volunteers and museum libraries.

Author : Barry Lord,Maria Piacente
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 457 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2014-04-07
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780759122710

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Manual of Museum Exhibitions by Barry Lord,Maria Piacente Pdf

All museum activities converge in the public forum of the exhibition – regardless of whether the exhibit is held in the physical museum or is on the Web. Since the first edition of this book in 2002, there has been a world-wide explosion of new galleries and exhibition halls, and new ideas about how exhibitions should look and communicate. The definition of what an exhibition is has changed as exhibitions can now be virtual; non-traditional migratory and pop-up spaces play host to temporary displays; social media has created amazing opportunities for participatory engagement and shifted authority away from experts to the public; and as time-constrained audiences demand more dynamic, interactive, and mobile applications, museum leadership, managers, staff, and designers are rising to these challenges in innovative ways. Drawing on years of experience and top-flight expertise, Barry Lord and Maria Piacente detail the exhibition process in a straightforward way that can be easily adapted by institutions of any size. They explore the exhibition development process in greater detail, providing the technical and practical methodologies museum professionals need today. They’ve added new features and expanded chapters on project management, financial planning and interactive multimedia while retaining the essential content related to interpretive planning, curatorship, and roles and responsibilities. This second edition of the standby Manual of Museum Exhibitions is arranged in four parts: Why – Covering the purpose of exhibits, where exhibit ideas come from, and how to measure success Where – Covering facilities and spaces, going into details including security, and interactive spaces What – A look at both permanent collection displays, and non-collection displays, as well as virtual, participatory, temporary, travelling displays, and retail sales How – Who is involved, planning, curatorship, and content development, design, multimedia, fabrication and installation, financial planning, and project management Over 130 figures and photographs illustrate every step of the exhibit process. No museum can be without this critical, detailed guide to an essential function.

Author : National Docent Symposium Council
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 70 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2019-09-03
Category : Reference
ISBN : 0692034137

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The Docent Handbook 2 by National Docent Symposium Council Pdf

First published in 2001 and revised in 2017, the Docent Handbook 2 is a valuable resource for docents, guides and interpreters from museums and cultural institutions of all types in the US and Canada. A stimulating and informative "nuts and bolts" manual, the Docent Handbook 2 is useful for new and veteran docents, as well as an important tool for museum educators in their training of docents and guides. The Docent Handbook 2 updates and expands the original handbook with new sections, material, and additional references to reflect the increasingly diverse audiences for museums, the arrival of our digital world, and evolving tour strategies geared to museums of all kinds. Included are sections on learning styles; seeing or learning from objects; family groups, school groups and serving visitors with special needs; appropriate language and guidelines for current practice in addressing arts and artifacts of indigenous peoples; dealing with problems; technology and the docent; and much more. Examples in the handbook reflect a wide range of museum settings. In addition, the handbook serves as a workbook. Each section in the chapter gives you ideas and best practices as well as space at the end of the chapter to write "Your Personal Notes."