We have had both.
1. We had two individuals who were primarily educators and did not have any
museum background. They had prior experience as educators at elementary and
middle school level. They failed to comprehend the general scientific
details presented in natural history/science exhibits, museum standards,
quality of information disseminated through exhibits, and museum mission and
goal.
2. We now have a person in the same position who has worked both with
museums and schools and does a wonderful job.
-----Original Message-----
From: Grace Manubay [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Thursday, January 17, 2002 11:48 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Job Posting--Museum Educator
i've noticed that some museum education departments have museum
professionals that have turned to education, whereas others have education
professionals that have turned to museums.
i was wondering whether the "best" museum educators have backgrounds in
formal (classroom) teaching, or if they have an advanced degree and an
interest in non-formal education.
what are some of the experiences of the people on the list?
-grace manubay
--On Thursday, January 17, 2002 12:05 PM -0500 Mary Henderson
<[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> The Lafayette Natural History Museum and Planetarium in Lafayette,
> Louisiana is opening a new facility on October 1, 2002. The Museum is
> seeking a Museum Educator, either as a full-time temporary employee, or a
> contractor, to develop museum education programs relating to the opening
> of the new museum. This position must be filled immediately.
>
> The Educator will have a background in both classroom teaching and
> informal learning styles, the creation of dynamic interactive programs,
> and experience with recruiting and supervising volunteers. The preferred
> candidate will have a Bachelor's degree with graduate study in Education,
> Astronomy, Physics, Biology or related field. Salary/fee commensurate with
> experience.
>
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Grace Manubay
M.S. Candidate
School of Natural Resources and Environment
University of Michigan
Dana Building
430 E. University
Ann Arbor, MI 48109
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