About the course
This course is designed to help educators leverage museums as dynamic learning environments. Participants will explore how museums can serve as settings for informal learning, enriched with ICT-based and project-based approaches. Through structured visits, interactive activities, and interdisciplinary learning, educators will learn how to create engaging and meaningful learning experiences for their students. The course also emphasizes the importance of connecting history, culture, and science to foster a deeper understanding of the world.
What will you learn?
By the end of this course, participants will:
Understand museum-based learning: Gain insights into how learning occurs in museum settings and how to use museum collections and spaces effectively.
Develop innovative teaching strategies: Learn to integrate ICT, project-based learning, and interdisciplinary approaches into museum visits and classroom activities.
Design engaging learning scenarios: Create lesson plans and activities that connect students with historical, cultural, and scientific artifacts in meaningful ways.
Course Content
This course provides educators with the tools and knowledge to transform museums into dynamic learning environments. Through interactive activities, project-based learning, and interdisciplinary approaches, participants will learn how to create engaging and meaningful experiences for their students. By the end of the program, educators will be equipped to design innovative lessons that connect students with history, culture, and science in impactful ways.
Morning Session
- Welcome and Course Overview
- The Role of Museums in Education: Informal Learning and Cultural Connections
- Understanding the Learning Potential of Museum Collections and Spaces
Afternoon Session
- Group Activity: Icebreaker and Discussion on Participants’ Expectations
• Reflective Discussion: Challenges and Opportunities in Museum-Based Learning
Morning Session
- Structured Museum Visit: Historical and Cultural Themes
- Interactive Activity: Engaging with Artifacts and Exhibits
Afternoon Session
- Learning Strategies for Diverse Learners: Adapting Museum Visits to Different Needs
• Group Activity: Brainstorming Ideas for Museum-Based Lessons
Morning Session
- Using ICT to Enhance Museum Learning Experiences
- Hands-On Activity: Designing Digital Tools for Museum Visits (e.g., QR Codes, Augmented Reality)
Afternoon Session
- Introduction to Project-Based Learning (PBL) in Museums
• Group Activity: Developing a PBL Scenario for a Museum Visit
Morning Session
- Interdisciplinary Learning: Connecting History, Culture, and Science
- Group Activity: Designing an Interdisciplinary Lesson Plan
Afternoon Session
- Creating Learning Scenarios: Focusing on Real-Life Objects and Subjects
• Reflective Discussion: How to Make Museum Visits More Engaging and Educational
Morning Session
- Reflecting on the Course: Key Takeaways and Lessons Learned
- Evaluating the Effectiveness of Museum-Based Learning Strategies
Afternoon Session
- Developing an Action Plan: How to Implement Museum-Based Learning in Your School
• Course Evaluation and Certificate Distribution
