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No One Flunks Museum: An Overview Of Learning Theory And Its Implementation In Formal And Informal History Education, Nichole D. Smith
No One Flunks Museum: An Overview Of Learning Theory And Its Implementation In Formal And Informal History Education, Nichole D. Smith
Seton Hall University Dissertations and Theses (ETDs)
The transition of museums from institutions for the knowledgeable to places for those seeking knowledge has brought about a need for those educating in museums to better understand the ways in which people learn. This paper introduces and explains theories, psychological and educational, that are applicable to learning such as Constructivism, Multiple Intelligences, and the Contextual Model of Learning. Observations of informal and formal history and social studies lessons or programs presented to students ages 3-16 provide the framework for understanding how well these theories of learning are being implemented in the museum. Comparison of history museum programs (informal education) …
Audience Research And Development For Museums Attracting Visitors To Sustain A Dedicated Audience Base, Elizabeth A. Sol
Audience Research And Development For Museums Attracting Visitors To Sustain A Dedicated Audience Base, Elizabeth A. Sol
Seton Hall University Dissertations and Theses (ETDs)
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Collecting Secrets: A Call To Museums For Greater Transparency About The History And Acquisition Of Their Collections, Lia M. Daniels
Collecting Secrets: A Call To Museums For Greater Transparency About The History And Acquisition Of Their Collections, Lia M. Daniels
Seton Hall University Dissertations and Theses (ETDs)
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Collections To Pests: How Insects And Humans Share Responsibility For Object Destruction In Museums, Diana Massar
Collections To Pests: How Insects And Humans Share Responsibility For Object Destruction In Museums, Diana Massar
Seton Hall University Dissertations and Theses (ETDs)
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