Altamira Press In Principle, in Practice: Museums as Learning Institutions (Learning Innovations Series)

The science museum field has made tremendous advances in understanding museum learning, but little has been done to consolidate and synethesize these findings to encourage widespread improvements in practice. By clearly presenting the most current knowledge of museum learning, In Principle, In Practice aims to promote effective programs and exhibitions, identify promising approaches for future research, and develop strategies for implementing and sustaining connections between research and practice in the museum community. Review In Principle, In Practice should quickly become one of the primary sources of information and guidance for any museum seeking to optimize its role as a learning institution. This compilation of knowledge gained from years of studying learning in museums, combined with practical advice for fostering learning through museum experiences, will be a valuable tool for museum professionals for years to come.--Dan Freas, Museum Experience Director, Conner Prairie This anthology is the first in a series of Learning Innovations. Summing Up: Recommended. Upper-division undergraduates through professionals.--K. Marantz, emeritus, Ohio State University "CHOICE " This collection of articles is packed with useful information, examples of exciting museum practice and some research reports that are, at times, pretty heavy going....--May/June 2008 "Muse " About the Author John H. Falk Sea Grant Professor of Free-Choice Learning at Oregon State University. Lynn D. Dierking is professor of science and mathematics at Oregon State University. Susan Foutz is a research associate at the Institute for Learning Innovation in Annapolis, Maryland.