Learning Symposium in Edmonton, Alberta
April 9 & 10, 1999

Offered in partnership with
The Institute for Professional Development, University of Alberta, as
part of
Museums Alberta’s Campaign for Learning in Museums

        How do we define “learning?
        Who can learn in the museum?
        How can the museum learn?
        What is our vision of museums in the “Learning Society”?

It is the goal of this symposium to hear from the many voices of
Canada’s Learning Society toward establishing a report on learning in
our museums.  How do museums contribute to the learning of the
communities they serve?  What learning is undertaken by museums and
their staff?

The Symposium will illuminate the variety and means of learning that
takes place in our society,  specifically in sectors such as business,
education, culture, health and leisure.  Join Museums Alberta and the
Institute for Professional Development for this opportunity to develop
an awareness of the issues involved in moving toward a shared vision of
the role of learning in museums.

Friday, April 9
McMullen Gallery
University of Alberta Hospitals
8440 - 112 Street, Edmonton

6:30 pm
Wine and Cheese Reception
Keynote Speaker:
Dr. Albert Einsiedel
Executive Director, Institute for Professional Development

Saturday, April 10
University Extension Centre
Rm. 2 - 36, 8303 - 112 Street, Edmonton

9:00 am
Opening Remarks

9:15 am
Panel Discussion
Learning Across Organizational and Professional Boundaries

Panelists:
Mary Pat Barry, Director of Human Resources, TELUS
John Fielding, Faculty of Education, Queen’s University at Kingston and
The CRB
        Foundation Heritage Project Management Team
Dr. Vivien Hollis, Dept. of Occupational Therapy, Faculty of
Rehabilitation Medicine,
        University of Alberta
Carol Humphries, Executive Director, The Canadian Link to Lifelong
Learning
Dr. Dennis Foth, Faculty of Extension, University of Alberta
Douglas Ramsay, Executive Director, Celebration Canada

11:00 am and 1:30 pm
Breakout Issue Sessions
(facilitated)

3:30 pm
Summary:  Toward the Learning Museum

4:30 pm
Adjourn


Registration:
$175.00 Non-Members
$150.00 Museums Alberta Members
$ 75.00 Students
Group Rate:  Three registered, the fourth is free.
Registration Deadline:  Friday, March 19th, 1999

For more information and registration, please contact Tali Laurenson,
Learning Coordinator at Museums Alberta (780) 424-2657 ext. 226; Fax:
(780) 425-1679;
Email:  [log in to unmask]

Everyone is welcome!