| CODE | ACA5037 | ||||||||||||||||
| TITLE | Museums as Learning Resources | ||||||||||||||||
| UM LEVEL | 05 - Postgraduate Modular Diploma or Degree Course | ||||||||||||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 7 | ||||||||||||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 5 | ||||||||||||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Arts, Open Communities and Adult Education | ||||||||||||||||
| DESCRIPTION | This study-unit will explore core components of formal and informal learning within a museum context. The content will cover key theoretical aspects, such as the Constructivist Learning Theory and New Museum Theory, and discuss how prospective museum educators can capitalise on this and other information in order to provide the best learning experience and connect with a wide variety of audiences. Furthermore, this study-unit will seek to inform students about the various approaches to museum learning, notably those considered as 'traditional' and 'modern' and which are currently being employed. The study-unit will cover topics related to the integration of museum learning resources from both the real world and the digital world. It will also highlight the main issues pertaining to learning outside of the traditional classroom and how these may be overcome by implementing proper learning strategies and building the necessary capacity to acquire knowledge on subjects which can be effectively learned in a museum. Study-Unit Aims: The aim of this study-unit is to equip students with the necessary knowledge and competences to develop critical skills and awareness in relation to the educational context of the museum so as to understand the potential for learning in and through museums. Students will be able to identify and understand the framework of museum education and put such understanding in practice within a specific education setting. An important factor here will be the provision of experiential learning through museum resources and alternative learning such as hands-on activities, role play, group-work and activities - all of which are intended to deepen the knowledge of the learner. Learning Outcomes: 1. Knowledge & Understanding: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Comprehend various theories related to museum education, experiential learning and object-based learning, expressing how these may translate into practice. - Interpret the different methods of learning can be delivered in a more efficient and effective way in and through the museum. - Evaluate museum education resources and their impact (whether positive or negative) on teaching and learning. - Distinguish between different methods and modes of learning, including various learning resources, an educator can use in a museum. 2. Skills: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Communicate with peers and specialists in museum education on the key components of museum education, particularly on the resources that such infrastructure should have in order to deliver the right messages to students and the general public. - Communicate effectively in writing and orally, on how the design and management of teaching resources influences the learning experience in a museum context. - Effectively communicate in writing and orally, a critical and sharing of examples of understanding of the historical and social context of the museum and of museum and heritage education, examining museum provision and practices across different cultures and educational settings with their peers. - Meet the demands of local providers of formal education in light of the curricular requirements and develop educational activities using different resources available in a museum and ensure that these are in line with the curriculum. - Conduct research on museum education and the use of adequate museum learning resource. - Monitor the effectiveness of museum education programmes and take stock of the available resources. - Use 福利在线免费 Technology as one of the main learning resources for museum education, such as those available on The J. Paul Getty Museum, MoMA and Heritage Malta. Main Text/s and any supplementary readings: Main Texts: - Bartholomew, J. (2009). Rethinking learning: museums and young people. A collection of essays. MuseumEtc. - Hein, G. (1998). 'Learning in the museum'. (Museum meanings). Routledge. - M枚rsch, C., Sachs, A., & Sieber, T. (2017). 'Contemporary curating & museum education (Edition Museum)'. Transcript. - Nichols, S., Alexander, M., Yellis, K., & American Association of Museums. (1984). 'Museum education anthology, 1973-1983 : Perspectives on informal learning, a decade of Roundtable reports'. Museum Education Roundtable. Essential peer reviewed journal article currently available on HyDi: - Chen, Chia-Chen, & Huang, Tien-Chi. (2012). Learning in a u-Museum: Developing a Context-Aware Ubiquitous Learning Environment. 'Computers & Education', 59(3), 873-883. - Frykman, Sue Glover. (2009). Stories to Tell? Narrative Tools in Museum Education Texts. 'Educational Research', 51(3), 299-319. - Stump, Kathy. (2011). Electronic learning: Merging museums and classrooms. 'American Journal of Psychology', 124(3), 374. - Taylor, E., & Neill, A. (2008). Museum Education. 'Journal of Museum Education', 33(1), 23-32. Supplementary Readings: Bryan Carter, Tim Linder. (2006). Collaborative Learning Environments: Developing SMART Classrooms in Theory and in Practice. In 'Advances in Educational Administration' (Vol. 8, pp. 201-211). Emerald Group Publishing Limited. Peer reviewed journal article currently available on HyDi: - Hayhoe, Simon. (2013). Expanding Our Vision of Museum Education and Perception: An Analysis of Three Case Studies of Independent Blind Arts Learners. 'Harvard Educational Review', 83(1), 67-86. - Kubarek, J. (2015). Building Staff Capacity to Evaluate in Museum Education. 'Journal of Museum Education', 40(1), 8-12. - Mayer, M. (2012). Looking Outside the Frame: 鈥淒emythifying鈥� Museum Education. 'Art Education', 65(4), 15-18. |
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| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Lecture and Seminar | ||||||||||||||||
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The availability of optional units may be subject to timetabling constraints. Units not attracting a sufficient number of registrations may be withdrawn without notice. It should be noted that all the information in the description above applies to study-units available during the academic year 2025/6. It may be subject to change in subsequent years. |
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