Yager Museum: Readings for Skype Conversation with James Yasko

In preparation for our discussion with James later this week, he has asked you all to read the following:

About MUST-304 Places of Learning: Museums and Education

Class Goals:

• Students will examine and determine the role of the museum educator in a museum.
• Students will be able to identify the educational role of the museum to its community and its patrons.
• Students will be able to define the various ways visitors can learn and the methods museum educators employ to aid in the learning process.
• Students will gain hands on experience developing museum education programs.
• Students will understand the challenges facing museum educators and examine the future role of education in museums.
• Students will demonstrate effective verbal and written communication through assignments and interaction with community partners.

About The Yager Museum

Mission:
In keeping with the vision of its founder and with the mission of the College, The Yager Museum of Art & Culture is now an educational institution dedicated to the collection, preservation, interpretation and exhibition of art and artifacts. The Museum reflects the academic interests of the College and is committed to presenting them in appropriate campus settings in informative, scholarly and integrative ways. Through these and other means, the Museum plays a major role in educating the students, faculty and staff of the College and local and regional communities as well as a larger audience beyond.

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Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Readings for Skype Conversation with James Yasko

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