Learning in Museums: From Theory to Practice

This course examines selected learning theories that have shaped—and are shaping—the development of educational offerings like programs and exhibitions in museums and similar informal learning environments.

We explore a variety of ways that learning happens in these institutions, focusing on the visitors themselves.

Students consider informal learning from the lenses of both educator and learner, experiencing and reflecting on educational approaches firsthand before then analyzing and suggesting improvements to an existing educational offering (virtual or onsite) based on the discussed learning theories and approaches.