Online Course: Museum Education and Outreach
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Presented by
American Association for State and Local History
This course requires regular check-ins, sharing and commenting on peer work, and participation in scheduled live chats. Various assignments are made throughout the course to allow for regular feedback and dialogue. While work can be done at your own pace, meeting deadlines is encouraged to maximize the experience.
At the end of this course you will be able to:
- describe the characteristics and learning needs of various museum audiences
- summarize what we know about learning in museums
- assess the strengths and weaknesses of interpretive techniques and program approaches
- utilize a system for planning, operating, and evaluating museum educational programs
- access resources to assist you in future development of effective learning experiences
Possible topics include:
Week 1: Defining the Museum / Museums and Memory
Week 2: Interpretation Strengths, Weaknesses, and Best Practices
Week 3: Audiences and Identifying Your Key Ones
Week 4: Education Program Planning, Management, and Evaluation
Week 5: Organizing of Museum Education and Outreach
Week 6: Community Partners and Funding
Week 7: Leading Staff and Volunteers
Week 8: Action Plan for Future Programming at your Museum