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May 14, 2013MEM'S GOTTA HAVE ART!The upcoming May issue of MUSEUM EDUCATION MONITOR will focus on ART-related museum education research, evaluation, and professional resources on art history, art therapy, the visual arts, and so much more.Are you doing any research or evaluation on any of these or other areas related to art in museums, galleries, parks, historic sites, zoos, aquaria, or other sites of informal learning?If so, MUSEUM EDUCATION MONITOR (MEM), the monthly e-newsletter, would like…See More

Researching or evaluating school or other programs/resources related to formal education in museums?The September BACK TO SCHOOL issue of MUSEUM EDUCATION MONITOR (MEM) will highlight ongoing museum education research, evaluation and resources related to school programs and continuing education for students of all ages, including curriculum-related programs, ESL/ESD, outreach, loan services and so on.Working in this area? I invite you to share your research with interested others around the…See More

Great museum education internship? Tell the world about it.Here's your chance to share museum education-related research, program evaluation or project development internship work with interested others around the globe in the 2012 MUSEUM EDUCATION MONITOR AUGUST INTERNSHIP ISSUE.To list your museum education internship project, just send an e-mail to me at chris@mccastle.com that includes:- name of project- project description [no more than 50 words, please]- name of intern(s)- name of…See More

July 9, 2012Citizen science, science teaching, informal science, everyday science, Science Buzz, Cafe Scientifique, public engagement with science ...The July MUSEUM EDUCATION MONITOR (MEM) will highlight ongoing work in museum education research, evaluation and resources related to science education and learning. Working in this area? I invite you to share your research with interested others around the world.Listings by workers at all sites of informal learning (museums, galleries, science…See More

A heads up re the upcoming June HISTORY + MEMORY issue of Museum Education Monitor (MEM).This issue will focus on ongoing museum education research, resources, and professional development related to HISTORY + MEMORY, including reminiscence work, difficult histories, re-presenting the past, sharing authority, history of our field, and so on.To assist these efforts, MEM continues to offer a free introductory one-year subscription to any student in a museum education-related course or program.…See More

A heads up re the upcoming June HISTORY + MEMORY issue of Museum Education Monitor (MEM).This issue will focus on ongoing museum education research, resources, and professional development related to HISTORY + MEMORY, including reminiscence work, difficult histories, re-presenting the past, sharing authority, history of our field, and so on.To assist these efforts, MEM continues to offer a free introductory one-year subscription to any student in a museum education-related course or program.…See More

We gotta have art!The upcoming May issue of MUSEUM EDUCATION MONITOR will focus on ART-related museum education research, interpretation, evaluation, and professional resources in museums, galleries, historic sites, science centres, parks, zoos, aquaria and other sites of informal learning. Projects in past years have described work in art history, art therapy, the visual arts, community arts, art-based research, and just about anything related to art and/or art museums!To assist these research…See More

April 9, 2012Are you currently doing research or evaluation related to adults and elders in museums, galleries, heritage sites, parks, zoos, aquaria, or other sites of informal learning?This might include work on guided tours, field trips, demonstrations, workshops, performing arts events, symposia, film series, lectures, teacher workshops, collaborative programs, community services, outreach, Elderhostel, reminiscence work, certificate programs, book groups ...If so, MUSEUM EDUCATION MONITOR…See More