The Museum Educator's Manual: Educators Share Successful Techniques (American Association for State and Local History)
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| Rating | : | 4.54 (608 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1442279052 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 352 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-03-19 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
This hands-on guide featuring experienced and innovative professionals is an inspiring contribution as we address dramatic changes in how museums and audiences interact. While geared towards those in the beginning and mid-level of their careers, this book will have broad appeal for a wide range of practitioners in museums of varying sizes and types. I look forward to sharing it with our museum education team as a guide for creative program development. It further dives into the timely discussion of the role that current technology plays in museum education planning and implementation, both the opportunities and the potential pitfalls. It includes practical tools for a wide range of applications, from strategic planning to program development and implementation. (Sandra Harris, Executive Director, Desert Caballeros Western Museum and Organizational Strat
Huber has been a volunteer, intern, educator, curator, consultant, administrator and board member at a number of museums including Arizona Museum of Natural History, the Heard Museum, Ruthmere, Sirrine House, and the Deer Valley Petroglyph Preserve.Nancy Cutler is a consultant in the field of museum education and interpretation. Tim Grove has worked in education at three Smithsonian museums and is currently chief of museum learning at the Smithsonian’s National Air an
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. 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. 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'