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Author Hein, George E., 1932- author

Title Museums : places of learning / George E. Hein and Mary Alexander
Published Washington, DC : American Association of Museums, Education Committee, [1998]
Washington, DC : American Association of Museums, Education Committee, c1998
c1998
©1998

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 MELB  069.1 Hei/Mpo  AVAILABLE
 W'PONDS  069.1 Hei/Mpo  AVAILABLE
Description 56 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Series Professional practice series (Washington, D.C.)
Contents Contents: Introduction --Museum visitor research --Creating an environment conducive to learning --Making exhibitions better --Knowing and meeting audience needs --The significance of museum-based research --Educational theory --Theories of knowledge --Theories of learning --A model for educational theories --Education in museums --Pedagogy for expository-didactic education --Pedagogy for stimulus-response education --Pedagogy for discovery education --Pedagogy for constructivism --Learning for life
Summary Provides a framework for defining learning and reflects the literature related to learning in museums
Bibliography Bibliography: pages 47-54
Subject Museums -- Educational aspects.
Museum techniques.
Museums -- Environmental aspects.
Museums.
Education.
Author Alexander, Mary, 1946-
American Association of Museums. Education Committee
ISBN 093120156X