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Perceptions Of Inclusion In Children's Museums - Study Progress Report, Tatiana Dimos
Perceptions Of Inclusion In Children's Museums - Study Progress Report, Tatiana Dimos
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Informal education centers such as children’s museums allow children to explore their interests and learn in a fun and immersive environment without worrying about stressors associated with formal education. For children with intellectual and/or developmental disorders (IDD), this setting can be beneficial to learning due to the hands-on approach to activities and interactive exhibits often associated with children’s museums. However, barriers to inclusion for children with IDD exist in informal education centers. This project seeks to identify strengths and barriers to inclusion in the London Children’s Museum. Data collection in the form of interviews with families and staff is currently …
Methodology For Research On Perceptions Of Inclusion In A Children's Museum, Sophia Robinson
Methodology For Research On Perceptions Of Inclusion In A Children's Museum, Sophia Robinson
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Inclusion in informal education settings, such as museums, is an increasingly important consideration for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Currently, there is minimal research on methods and techniques available for enhancing the accessibility of learning in these informal settings for individuals with varying abilities. This resource outlines the methodology developed for exploring the current status quo of inclusion in a Children's Museum in London, ON, through a mixed method approach, using interviews and concept mapping to understand what the perceptions of inclusion are in parents of children with and without IDD and museum staff.