Sharon E. Shaffer

Museums, Children and Social Action (eBook, ePUB)

Past, Present and Future

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Museums, Children and Social Action examines the role that museums play in reaching, teaching and inspiring children as global citizens of the world and, looking to the future, argues that the sustainability of museums will come from strengthening relationships with young visitors.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis
• Seitenzahl: 200
• Erscheinungstermin: 15. Dezember 2023
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781003834007
• Artikelnr.: 69570067

Autorenporträt

Sharon E. Shaffer is recognized as a national and international leader in early learning in museums, contributing to the field through her work as the Founding Director of the Smithsonian's signature lab school for young children and in her role as an academic writer and consultant. She received The Secretary's Gold Medal for Exceptional Service from the Smithsonian Institution - the only educator with this distinction at the time of its award - for creating a national model in museum-based learning for young children. She is a part-time faculty member at the University of Virginia (2004-present) and has written extensively for the museum field, with three publications already in print, several of which have been translated into other languages, including Chinese and Greek.

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction
Section I: Museums as Social Institutions: Past and Present
Introduction to Section I
Chapter 1: Museums Across History: The Story of Children in the Context of Meuseums
Chapter 2 A Legacy of Serving Communities: A Mission of Education and Service
Section II: Museums as Social Institutions in the Twenty-First Century: Their Impact on Children
Introduction to Section II
Chapter 3: Museums in Times of Change: Today and in the Future
Chapter 4: The Museum as a Platform for Advancing Social Issues: Adressing Race, Identity, Social Justice and Peace in the World
Chapter 5: Advancing Social Responsibility for the Environment: Understanding the Challenge of Climate Change and Social Action
Section III: A Closer Look at Children and Museums in Society: Expandinf Opportunities for Engagement and Social Action
Introduction to Section III
Chapter 6: Changing Demographics and Implications for Children and Families in Museums
Chapter 7: A Blend of Two Perspectives: Understanding the Museum from the Inside-Out, A Museum Perspective and from the Outside-In, a community Perspective
Chapter 8: Rethinking the Future of Children and Museums through a Social Lens: A Call to Action
Appendix A
Appendix B
Appendix C.

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Introduction; Section I: Museums as Social Institutions: Past and Present; Introduction to Section I; Chapter 1: Museums Across History: The Story of Children in the Context of Meuseums; Chapter 2 A Legacy of Serving Communities: A Mission of Education and Service; Section II: Museums as Social Institutions in the Twenty-First Century: Their Impact on Children; Introduction to Section II; Chapter 3: Museums in Times of Change: Today and in the Future; Chapter 4: The Museum as a Platform for Advancing Social Issues: Adressing Race, Identity, Social Justice and Peace in the World; Chapter 5: Advancing Social Responsibility for the Environment: Understanding the Challenge of Climate Change and Social Action; Section III: A Closer Look at Children and Museums in Society: Expandinf Opportunities for Engagement and Social Action; Introduction to Section III; Chapter 6: Changing Demographics and Implications for Children and Families in Museums; Chapter 7: A Blend of Two Perspectives: Understanding the Museum from the Inside-Out, A Museum Perspective and from the Outside-In, a community Perspective; Chapter 8: Rethinking the Future of Children and Museums through a Social Lens: A Call to Action; Appendix A; Appendix B; Appendix C.