The educational role of the museum
By: edited by Eilean Hooper-Greenhill.
Contributors: Hooper-Greenhill, Eilean, 1945-
Edition: 2nd ed.
Series: Leicester readers in museum studies
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 1999
Place of publication: London; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 346
Subjects: Museums and schools; Museums -- Educational aspects; Museums and schools -- Great Britain; Museums -- Educational aspects -- Great Britain
Description: This volume represents the most develped position of the state of the field of museum education. It introduces theories that have the potential to move current professional debates into more critical areas. Museum education is analysed broadly and in depth, to include both exhibitions and workshops for multi-cultural audiences. Students will welcome the examples of practical methods and activities.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.