Abstract: . . .  1 Psychology of Learning in Museums Psychology 958, Section 006 Winter 2003 Wednesdays 9-11:45am: Room 3021 East Hall Instructor: Dr. Scott Paris, 2008 East Hall, 764-7472, sparis@umich.edu Office hours: Wednesday afternoons and by appointment Required textbooks: Paris, S.G. (2002). Perspectives on object-centered learning in museums. Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence . . .
. . .  interpreters and docents all contribute to the experience. We will also consider how to study and assess these design features in the environment. Should the museum experience be structured for visitors? What are the pros and cons of various design features that guide visitors to specific experiences? What methods and theories are heuristic for studying learning, conceived broadly, in various museums? Falk & Dierking (1992). The museum experience. Washington, D.C.: Whalesback Books. pp. 129-160. Diamond, J. (1999). Practical evaluation guide: Tools for museums & other informal educational settings. Walnut Creek, CA: Alta Mira Press. Chapters 4 & 5  . . .
. . .  pros and cons of various design features that guide visitors to specific experiences? What methods and theories are heuristic for studying learning, conceived broadly, in various museums? Falk & Dierking (1992). The museum experience. Washington, D.C.: Whalesback Books. pp. 129-160. Diamond, J. (1999). Practical evaluation guide: Tools for museums & other informal educational settings. Walnut Creek, CA: Alta Mira Press. Chapters 4 & 5  . . .
. . .  1 Psychology of Learning in Museums Psychology 958, Section 006 Winter 2003 Wednesdays 9-11:45am: Room 3021 East Hall Instructor: Dr. Scott Paris, 2008 East Hall, 764-7472, sparis@umich.edu Office hours: Wednesday afternoons and by appointment Required textbooks: Paris, S.G. (2002). Perspectives on object-centered learning in museums. Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence . . .
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