Museums and Education
This one-day course is interactive and designed for entry-level museum practitioners who wish to learn more about museum, education, and learning in all types of museums.
We explore the contemporary role of a museum as a place of learning and education within their communities. We discuss current issues in programming and the importance of responding to current issues within society. Policy development is a key aspect of programming. Topics include planning and designing audience-appropriate education and public programs.
Agenda
Theme 1: Introduction and Overview of Course
Theme 2: Education: Its Place in Museums
Theme 3: Developing an Education/Public Programming Policy
Theme 4: Understanding the Audience
Theme 5: Evaluation of Programs
Theme 6: Developing Public Programs
Theme 7: Developing School Programs
Theme 8: Wrap up and Review
