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Dear Emily:
Ted Ansbacher and I (mostly Ted) have written articles on what we call "experience-based" exhibit, which are inspired in part by the educational philosophy of John Dewey and more recent "constructivist" learning theorists. In essence, this exhibit design philosophy emphasizes the immediate experience visitors have with exhibits (what can you see and do) over post-visit educational objectives (how many science factoids can you remember). After all, people come to museums to have experiences, not to take a class. I would be happy to write a brief and practical article (will also contact Ted to see if he would like to be a co-author if you like this article idea) on how this approach to exhibit design exhibits using this approach or how to evaluate current exhibits and enhance them through increased interactivity.
So let me know if you are interested, thanks.
Bob Russell
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Space Science Institute
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Subject: Upcoming Issue of Dimensions to Focus on Exhibitions
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An upcoming issue of Dimensions (ASTC's magazine for the science center and
museum field) will focus on some of the deep issues behind exhibition philosophy
and practice. Some questions that may be explored in this issue include: What
are the exhibition development philosophies of different institutions? Are
visitors really learning from exhibitions? What are our goals in exhibition
development-education, increased visitor numbers, or "the wow factor"? Should
exhibitions should be the central focus of what science centers do? How should
science centers and museums integrate evaluation into exhibition development?
What are the most effective ways to manage exhibition projects?
If you may be interested in contributing to this issue, please contact me at
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Thanks,
Emily
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