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Hands-On, Mindful, and Heartfelt Learning: A Model for the Art Museum

by Sandra Ben-Haim, Curator of Education at the Plains Art Museum, Fargo ND Master’s Thesis, 2006 (Minnesota State University, Moorhead) Download the complete paper as a PDF. Abstract: Theories of education and research about museum visitors are examined to determine definitions of effective learning and practical applications. Educational philosophy, learning models …

Interactive Learning in “Building Books: The Art of David Macaulay”

By Marianna Adams, Ed.D., & Jeanine Ancelet, M.A. of Audience Focus Inc., for the Institute for Learning Innovation October, 2007 Download the entire report as a PDF. Summary: The Speed Art Museum of Louisville, Kentucky commissioned a thorough study of visitor experience of Building Books: The Art of David Macaulay exhibition (February …

Evaluation of Interpretive Experiences Newly Installed within the Permanent Collection

By Institute for Learning Innovation & the Walker Art Center September, 2006 Download the complete report as a Word Document. Summary: In July 2003, the Walker Art Center (Walker) was awarded a 3-year grant from the Bush Foundation to support artistic and educational programming designed to broaden, deepen, and diversify …