Shirley,

In my opinion, museum education means what it says.  Educating the general
public about a museum's policies, museum's collections, museum's
exhibitions, and museum's special programs.  Generally, the functions range
from writing docent learning materials to traveling to schools in the area
to educate children on a collection.  This is why a museum look for a person
with an education background to hold this position.

Jim

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From: Shirley Brown [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Wednesday, June 12, 2002 10:29 AM
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Subject: Definition of Museum Education


Hello,

What is Museum Education? I have been asking myself this question for the
past few weeks and my definition has changed with research in learning
theories, teaching styles, etc. I would like to ask everyone what is your
own personal definition of Museum Education? Why is Museum Education
special?

Why am I doing this? I am fine tuning my definition of museum education for
myself, and to see where I really want to go in the field.

Thank you.

Sincerely,

Shirley Brown

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