here is just one quote/annectdote - when a child learned about gravity in
one of our programs he said - "oh i get it it's graBity because you grab
stuff from the sky".
Jacqueline V. Eyl
Director of Education
Discovery Creek Children's Museum
(202) 364-3111
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From: Mary Maher, Editor, Hand to Hand <[log in to unmask]>
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Subject: Hand to Hand Fall 2000: Using Humor with Children in museums
Hand to Hand
Fall 2000
Hand to Hand is a quarterly of the Association of Youth Museums
The Funny That Makes You Think
Humor in Children's Museums
"[Three] is the age when a child's imagination begins to take fire. ...With
all this bubbling imagination, two new attributes appear. A sense of humor
is
likely to surface, and a child's ability to show empathy for others will
become apparent. ...These two traits are important as I assess children this
age for flexibility in their own personality and for evidence of a good
self-image. ...The richest source of humor, empathy, and compassion is the
child's imagination and all of the rich experiences that her fantasies
provide her." --T. Barry Brazleton, MD, Touchpoints of Development.
With Jeanne Vergeront as guest editor, the fall issue of Hand to Hand will
explore the uses of humor with children in museums. How can humor be used as
a tool for learning? Laughter can be an indicator of "I got it!", a sudden
and joyous opening of the door to understanding. What are the ways in which
a
"climate of gentle humor" can energize a museum? Sharpen an exhibit? How
does
sharing a laugh strengthen bonds among families and all museum visitors? How
is humor used in exhibit design, signage, or architecture? Is humor
universal? Are there cultural, regional or international differences in
humor
perception? And finally, in hopes of not burying all the humor under heaps
of
analysis, what are some of the great funny moments that happen with children
in museums?
We look forward to hearing from anyone with stories to share or interested
in
participating in the assembly of this issue.
Jeanne Vergeront, Guest Editor
and
Mary Maher, Editor
Hand to Hand
609 East Market Street
Suite 102A
Charlottesville, VA 22902
804 295-7603
Fax 804 295-5045
"Humor, fundamentally, is a game of double perspective, and helping children
take new perspectives is an important part of their intellectual
development." --George Forman
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