ABSTRACT

This title was first published in 2000. A comprehensive and holistic guide to resourcing and running a museum education service. The author suggests how to set up a service and takes the reader through bureaucratic and logistical problems that may be encountered. The second section sets out the likely needs of various groups.

chapter 1|8 pages

The educational role of museums

chapter 2|10 pages

Why provide education services?

chapter 3|18 pages

The museum educator

chapter 4|12 pages

Setting up - background research

chapter 6|18 pages

User groups

chapter 8|10 pages

Educational provision - the basics

chapter 9|16 pages

Information and indirect services

chapter 10|14 pages

Direct services

chapter 11|12 pages

Outreach

chapter 12|8 pages

The school curriculum

chapter 13|18 pages

Logistics

chapter 14|16 pages

Resourcing and funding