Building a Learning Legacy Cymru
A starter kit for learning in museums
Wednesday 16 Jan 2008 at Scolton Manor near Haverfordwest
Wednesday 23 Jan 2008 at Cyfarthfa Castle near Merthyr Tydfyl
Thursday 31 Jan 2008 at Bodelwyddan Castle near Rhyl
Each event is being run from 10:00 –16:00
This is the first of two skills sharing networking training events to be held at locations across Wales as part of the Building a Learning Legacy Cymru project. The key aim is the sharing of ideas and expertise amongst museums in Wales, in particular those who may not have dedicated learning teams or have recently extended their learning work.
Download information about both events (pdf 96KB).
Download application form for the Starter Kit event (pdf 73KB).
The day is for those who:
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are new to museum learning
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have just taken on a role that involved learning
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have to do everything in their museum
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want to explore new, inexpensive ways to inspire visitors
Context
Learning for life is becoming an increasingly important aspect of our museums, in terms of attracting both visitors and funding to support those visits. This can be particularly difficult in smaller museums or those where funding is very restricted.
The day will provide an opportunity to explore what an increase in learning can bring to your museum and how this can be brought about within your constraints.
Content
This will vary from venue to venue as the host museum and local speakers will talk about their own work relating to the event.
The days will include:
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How we learn – different ways of learning and learning from objects
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Learning in the host museum including discovery boxes or dressing up
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Teachers packs – what to include
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Events on a tight budget
Outcomes
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There should be plenty of new ideas for things to try
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Ideas of where to look for information to support learning
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A chance to become part of a skills share network in your area
Further information
Please contact the Learning Development Officer if you wish to know more
about the day or how it could help you:
Clodagh Cherry at
clodaghcherry@dsl.pipex.com
or tel. 01244 571577