On March 2, Museology students facilitated hands-on activities at the as part of the final project for the Seminar in Museum Education course. In the class, students explored learning theory, program development and implementation, and educational programming for various audiences such as families, teens, and early learners. Throughout the quarter, students researched, planned, and evaluated a variety of informal learning programs, with plenty of practical experience to lay the foundation for working as a museum educator.
The event was part of the museum鈥檚 First Thursday programming, when admission fees are waived and the museum is open into the evening. During this event, Museology students presented their education programs that addressed aeronautic topics. Students used this as an opportunity to interact with local families, practice facilitating programs, and to gather feedback about how visitors engaged with the activities.
The Museology program鈥檚 relationship with local institutions is an integral part of its curriculum and identity. By partnering with local museums, students are able to get hands-on experience and produce projects that directly impact their community. Instructor for the Museum education course (and Museology alum) Seth Margolis highlights the Museum of Flight鈥檚 relationship to the Museology program in the most recent issue of the Museum of Flight鈥檚 Aloft magazine. You can read his 鈥淭raining Muses鈥� article on page 17 of the (Volume 39, Issue 2).