"The science museum field has made tremendous advances in understanding museum learning, but little has been done to consolidate and synethesize these findings to encourage widespread improvements in practice. By clearly presenting the most current knowledge of museum learning, In Principle, In Practice aims to promote effective programs and exhibitions, identify promising approaches for future research, and develop strategies for imple ..."
"Museums as Learning Institutions John H. Falk, Lynn D. Dierking, Susan Foutz.
respect, communication, learning, choice and control, challenge and confidence,
and revitalization. Students are rarely given the opportunity to share their ... falls
on the shoulders of museum educators. However, museum educators largely
learn on the job; there are few specific training courses available. As a result,
many programs are “teacher centered, ..."
"The science museum field has made tremendous advances in understanding museum learning, but little has been done to consolidate and synethesize these findings to encourage widespread improvements in practice. By clearly presenting the most current knowledge of museum learning, In Principle, In Practice aims to promote effective programs and exhibitions, identify promising approaches for future research, and develop strategies for imple ..."
"John H. Falk, Joe E. Heimlich, Susan Foutz ... Falk and Dierking's (2000)
contextual model of learning is widely accepted as a theoretical framework for
understanding and investigating free-choice learning. This model conceptualizes
learning ..."
"Most environmental learning takes place outside of the formal education system, but our understanding of how this learning actually occurs is in its infancy. By surfing the internet, watching nature documentaries, and visiting parks, forests, marine sanctuaries, and zoos, people make active choices to learn about various aspects of their environment every day. Free-Choice Learning and the Environment explores the theoretical foundations ..."
"Most environmental learning takes place outside of the formal education system, but our understanding of how this learning actually occurs is in its infancy. By surfing the internet, watching nature documentaries, and visiting parks, forests, marine sanctuaries, and zoos, people make active choices to learn about various aspects of their environment every day. Free-Choice Learning and the Environment explores the theoretical foundations ..."