Learning in the Museum examines major issues and shows how research in visitor studies and the philosophy of education can be applied to facilitate a meaningful educational experience in museums.Hein combines a brief history of education in public museums; with a rigorous examination of how the educational theories of Dewey; Piaget; Vygotsky and subsequent theorists relate to learning in the museum.Surveying a wide range of research methods employed in visitor studies is illustrated with examples taken from museums around the world; Hein explores how visitors can best learn from exhibitions which are physically; socially; and intellectually accessible to every single visitor. He shows how museums can adapt to create this kind of environment; to provide what he calls the constructivist museum.Providing essential theoretical analysis for students; this volume also serves as a practical guide for all museum professionals on how to adapt their museums to maximize the educational experience of every visitor.
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