The Manual of Museum Learning
The Manual of Museum Learning

Author: Barry Lord

Publisher: Rowman Altamira

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 330

ISBN-13: 9780759109711

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This Manual is a practical guide to creating successful learning experiences in museums and related institutions such as public galleries, exhibition centers, science centers, zoos, botanical gardens, aquaria, and planetaria. Based on an understanding of museum learning as an experience that occurs within a personal, social, and physical context, it explores why, for whom, and how these contexts can be orchestrated in museum galleries with optimal results.

The Museum Educator's Manual
The Museum Educator's Manual

Author: Anna Johnson

Publisher: Rowman Altamira

Published: 2009-01-13

Total Pages: 259

ISBN-13: 0759112312

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This all-in-one book provides information, strategies, and tips on museum education in the areas of volunteer management, docent training, tour development, teacher training, web technology, exhibits, working with families, programs and events, evaluation, collaboration with other institutions, and funding.

Handbook of Research on Science Education
Handbook of Research on Science Education

Author: Sandra K. Abell

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2013-03-07

Total Pages: 1346

ISBN-13: 1135619654

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This state-of-the art research Handbook provides a comprehensive, coherent, current synthesis of the empirical and theoretical research concerning teaching and learning in science and lays down a foundation upon which future research can be built. The contributors, all leading experts in their research areas, represent the international and gender diversity that exists in the science education research community. As a whole, the Handbook of Research on Science Education demonstrates that science education is alive and well and illustrates its vitality. It is an essential resource for the entire science education community, including veteran and emerging researchers, university faculty, graduate students, practitioners in the schools, and science education professionals outside of universities. The National Association for Research in Science Teaching (NARST) endorses the Handbook of Research on Science Education as an important and valuable synthesis of the current knowledge in the field of science education by leading individuals in the field. For more information on NARST, please visit: http://www.narst.org/.

E-learning and Virtual Science Centers
E-learning and Virtual Science Centers

Author: Ramanathan Subramaniam

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2005-01-01

Total Pages: 457

ISBN-13: 1591405939

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"The book provides an overview of the state-of-the-art developments in the new and emerging field of science education, called virtual science centers"--Provided by publisher.

From Periphery to Center
From Periphery to Center

Author: Pat Villeneuve

Publisher: National Art Education Association (NAEA)

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 266

ISBN-13:

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This book examines museum education from the perspective of 33 authors from the field, resulting in a collective vision elevating the function of education within museums. A variety of perspectives offered throughout the collection of essays push further thinking and encourage robust debate. Both museum practitioners and university-level students will find the contents of this book useful as it delves into theory, but it also informs on exemplary models of practice. Museum education has developed much over the past 20 years, yet there remains an opportunity to advance its position within art museums with effective practice and the creation of successful programs.