The Museum as a Site and Source for Learning

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Brief Introduction

Explore the purpose of museums today and find how they facilitate learning.

Course Summary

Learn how museums can be used as a powerful tool for learning and explore innovative techniques for delivering compelling museum experiences.

Key Learning Points

  • Understand the role museums play in education and how they can be leveraged for effective learning experiences
  • Learn how to engage different audiences and create inclusive museum experiences
  • Explore the latest techniques and technologies used in museum education

Job Positions & Salaries of people who have taken this course might have

  • Museum Educator
    • USA: $50,000
    • India: ₹3,50,000
    • Spain: €35,000
  • Museum Program Coordinator
    • USA: $45,000
    • India: ₹3,00,000
    • Spain: €30,000
  • Museum Learning Specialist
    • USA: $60,000
    • India: ₹4,20,000
    • Spain: €42,000

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Learning Outcomes

  • Understand the role of museums in education
  • Develop inclusive museum experiences for different audiences
  • Apply innovative techniques and technologies in museum education

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

  • No prior knowledge or experience required
  • Access to a computer or mobile device with internet connection

Course Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Course Format

  • Online
  • Self-paced
  • Interactive

Similar Courses

  • Art and Museums in Today's World
  • Museum and Gallery Studies

Related Education Paths


Notable People in This Field

  • Nina Simon
  • Gretchen Jennings

Related Books

Requirements

  • Anyone with an interest in museums and their potential for learning. While the Educators themselves aren’t available to facilitate this run, we encourage you to engage with other learners and there are opportunities to do this throughout the course.

Knowledge

  • What museums know about their visitors and how they find outApproaches to learning: young visitors and visitors with additional needsWays in which social media can support learningHow to design and interpret a contemporary art exhibitionWhy contemporary art can prove challenging to engage with/ understand and to teach?What does a conservator do all day?Designing an online exhibition

Summary of User Reviews

Discover the world of museum learning with this engaging and informative course from FutureLearn. Users have praised the course for its comprehensive coverage and interactive activities. Overall, the course has received high ratings from participants.

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

Many users found the interactive activities to be a highlight of the course, allowing them to engage with the material in a more meaningful way.

Pros from User Reviews

  • Comprehensive coverage of museum learning topics
  • Engaging and interactive activities
  • Expert instructors with real-world experience
  • Flexible scheduling and self-paced learning
  • Opportunities for peer-to-peer collaboration and feedback

Cons from User Reviews

  • Some users found the course content to be too basic or introductory
  • Certain technical issues with the online platform were reported by some users
  • Limited opportunities for one-on-one interaction with instructors
  • Some users felt that the course lacked depth in certain areas
  • Not all users found the peer-to-peer collaboration to be helpful or relevant to their learning goals
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Margaret Jago, Diana Morton, Alicia Watson, Anne Wallace
The University of Glasgow
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