"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 ..."
"There has been, and continues to be, an explosion of interest in developing new small science centers that is changing the world of museums. This handbook is designed to be a one-stop source for future and current centers, and anyone interested in the important roles these institutions play in their communities. With articles--all written by leaders in field--covering everything from administration, staffing, finance, marketing, exhibit ..."
"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, ..."
"There has been, and continues to be, an explosion of interest in developing new small science centers that is changing the world of museums. This handbook is designed to be a one-stop source for future and current centers, and anyone interested in the important roles these institutions play in their communities. With articles--all written by leaders in field--covering everything from administration, staffing, finance, marketing, exhibit ..."
"What do people learn from visiting museums and how do they learn it? The editors approach this question by focusing on conversations as both the process and the outcome of museum learning. People do not come to museums to talk, but they often do talk. This talk can drift from discussions of managing the visit, to remembrances of family members and friends not present, to close analyses of particular objects or displays. This volume expl ..."
Learning from Museums(2nd Edition) (American Association for State and Local History) by John H. Falk , LynnD. Dierking , Falk/Dierking Hardcover, 356 Pages, Published 2018 by Rowman & Littlefield Publishers ISBN-13: 978-1-4422-7598-0, ISBN: 1-4422-7598-7
The Museum Experience by John H. Falk Hardcover, Published 2017 by Taylor And Francis 2017-06-30, London ISBN-13: 978-1-138-40463-2, ISBN: 1-138-40463-2