In Principle, in Practice: Museums As Learning Institutions

Falk, John H. (Editor)/ Dierking, Lynn D. (Editor)/ Foutz, Susan (Editor)

ISBN 10: 0759109761 / ISBN 13: 9780759109766

Published by Altamira Pr, 2007

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315 pages. 9.00x6.25x1.00 inches. In Stock.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: In Principle, in Practice: Museums As Learning Institutions
• Publisher: Altamira Pr
• Publication Date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0759109761
• ISBN 13: 9780759109766
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 0.66 kilograms

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Synopsis

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 implementing and sustaining connections between research and practice in the museum community.

About the Author

John H. Falk is executive director of the Institute for Learning Innovation and Sea Grant Professor Emeritus of Free-Choice Learning at Oregon State University. He is known internationally for his work in the area of free-choice learning; the learning that occurs while visiting museums, science centers, zoos, aquariums, parks, watching educational television or surfing the internet for information. His recent research has focused on studying the long-term impacts of free-choice learning institutions; understanding why people utilize free-choice learning settings during their leisure time and helping cultural institutions of all kinds re-think their future positioning and business models in the 21st century. Dr. Falk has authored over two hundred scholarly articles and chapters and has published more than a dozen books in this and related areas.