Mary,
I have been in the process of developing a program for the Arizona Historical Society called M.Y.C.E (Museum Youth Curator Experience). July of 2004 was the fourth year the program was in existence and the first year I didn't teach it myself.
The program consists of Tucson area youth aged 13-18 coming together for three intensive weeks in the summer and producing a museum exhibit that stays up all year, until the next MYCE group comes. Student choose the topic, do the research, select the artifacts, write the text labels and construct the exhibit. They have access to all the Museum professionals. At the end of the three weeks, they host a museum exhibit opening for the public.
I don't know if this is the type of thing you're looking for, but if it is, I'd LOVE to share my experiences with you.
Let me know if this helps,
Kyle
Kyle McKoy
Education Curator
Arizona Historical Society Museum at Papago Park
Tempe, AZ 85281
480.929.0292 ext. 132
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Hello all,
As part of a service-learning study, I am collecting case stories about collaborative projects that put students in charge of conducting research and designing interpretive materials. Classes or individual students might collaborate with a museum, visitor center, aquarium, national park - any organization that provides educational information to the public.
Educational products might include such things as labels, signs or exhibits, signed nature trails, educational brochures, guided tours, traveling exhibits, docent services, educational websites, or special educational events. Key criteria are that the students are 1) providing a needed service, and 2) gaining knowledge and skills that support, and are supported by, the curriculum in their classroom.
If you are involved in such a project, or can suggest others who might be, and would be willing to share your story, please contact me off-list at [log in to unmask]
Thank you for your help.
Mary Bucy, PhD
Asst. P
rofessor
Division of Teacher Education
Western Oregon University
345 N. Monmouth Ave.
Monmouth, OR 97361
(503) 838-8794
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