Beyond "look and Learn": Investigating, implementing and evaluating interative learning strategies for young children in museums

Abstract

Beyond Look & Learn: Investigating, implementing and evaluating interactive programs for promoting young children’s learning in museums aims to establish policies and practices which strengthen the potential for young children’s learning in museums by:
* documenting the characteristics of young children as learners in museums;
* identifying social interactions which promote young children’s learning in museums;
* analysing museum policies in relation to young children’s learning; and
* developing strategies for building strong links between museums, schools and families.

Project activities:
* Case studies of young children’s learning in each museum
* Front - end planning for children’s participation in museum exhibitions
* On-site evaluation of visitor response (young children, families, school visitors)
* Policy review
* Training of on-site research and design teams