ABSTRACT
This comprehensive anthology features 47 selected articles from the Journal of Museum Education plus ten new introductory essays by leaders in museum education and related fields. The articles and essays explore some of the fundamental issues concerning the role of education in museums today, from serving diverse communities to motivating visitors in an informal learning setting. The book is divided into five sections which 1) trace the evolution of the museum education profession; 2) explore the field's theoretical base; 3) consider methods of research used; 4) provide examples of how theory is translated into practice; and 5) summarize issues relating to professional development. Sponsored by the Museum Education Roundtable
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part |94 pages
Coming of Age
chapter |6 pages
Professional Standards for Museum Educators
chapter |16 pages
“Excellence and Equity: Education and the Public Dimension of Museums”
part |90 pages
Reflecting on Things and Theory
part |55 pages
Considering the Museum Experience
part |87 pages
Putting Plans into Practice
part |45 pages
Thinking About Ourselves and Our Field