Here's what I ask my students to read re: family programs:
(sorry if the formatting gets screwy)
Manual of Museum Learning, Ch. 4.
In Principle, In Practice, Ch. 2.
Museum & Gallery Education, Ch. 7.
Dierking, Lynn D., Kiihne, Robert, et al. “Laughing and Learning Together: Family Learning Research becomes Practice at the USS Constitution Museum.” Museum News, Summer 2006, pp. 12- 15.
“Off screen, a real night at the museum.” Star Ledger, 12/25/06, page 14.
Pitman, Bonnie and Hirzy, Ellen. “Behind the Lions, Families are Welcome.” New Forums: Art Museums and Communities, AAM 2004, pp. 22-30.
Richter, Katrina. “Homeschoolers are Always Late: What Every Museum Needs to Know about Homeschoolers.” Museum News March April 2007. ** ACCESS ON-LINE** at http://www.aam-us.org/pubs/mn/homeschoolers.cfm
“Introduction” and “Backpacks” (only these 2 chapters), Denver Art Museum Interpretive reports, 2001. ** ACCESS ON-LINE ** at http://www.denverartmuseum.org/files/File/family_programs1.pdf
For adult programs I do have them read from "Adult Museum Programs" and would welcome other suggestions too!
- Claudia
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>Dear friends,
>
>I am looking for reading selections that would be useful on
>introducing college students to the world of public programs within
>museums. Altamira's "Adult Museum Programs: Designing Meaningful
>Experiences" (2002) looks very useful, but I'd also like something
>that addresses the development, implementation, and assessment of
>family programs. I'd welcome recommendations of journal articles as
>well as other books.
>
>Thank you in advance for anything you can send my way--I look forward
>to your suggestions!
>
>All best,
>Christian Carr
>Director, Sweet Briar Museum
>Sweet Briar College
>
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