Course: Methodology of Museum Education 2

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Course title Methodology of Museum Education 2
Course code KVV/JDM2
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Seminary
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course unspecified
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Jiroutová Jana, M. Phil.
  • Dokoupilová Monika, Mgr.
  • Šobáňová Petra, doc. Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Boček Ronovská Anna, Mgr. et Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
The discipline follows Methodology of Museum Education 1 and particularly focuses on the educational aspects of museum education. Museum collections in the context of this education are understood as bearers of cultural values, both the concept museality and its contents are addressed, as well as the influence of the specialization of a museum on the form of museum educational activities of the institution. An important issue is also educational strategies of museums, an analysis of training needs of various target groups of museum education and the personality of museum educators as well as the core competencies required for the performance of this profession. Within the scope of the course, individual educational components are thoroughly explained both in theory and in practical examples from practice, in order that students be capable of comprehensive pedagogical thinking and acting (within the meaning of the theory of LS Shulman). Graduates will be able to effectively plan an educational program for a particular type of museum and visitor group. Basic topics: Museum education Museality Educational strategies of museums Core competencies Planning and preparation of the educational program Comprehensive pedagogical thinking and acting - LS Shulman

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Activating (Simulations, Games, Dramatization)
  • Attendace - 39 hours per semester
  • Preparation for the Exam - 31 hours per semester
  • Homework for Teaching - 20 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, students should be able to: - Clarify in detail the didactic aspects of museum education - Define the objectives of museum education and its particulars - Argue in favor of the educational use of museum collections and galleries - Actively use museum education terms and relevant educational categories - Define the components of museum education (educational objectives, content, methods, organizational forms and teaching resources) - Interpret different types of museum collections and explain their cultural value - Apply theoretical knowledge into practice: the creation of museum educational strategies and planning of museum education - Prepare their own educational program
After completing the course, students should be able to apply theoretical knowledge into practice: the creation of museum educational strategies and planning of museum education and to prepare their own educational program.
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of educational issues, interest in the field.

Assessment methods and criteria
Analysis of Creative works (Music, Pictorial,Literary), Dialog, Seminar Work

Participation in lectures. Seminar paper according to instructors? writing an essay on the educational activities of Czech museums (current trends, pluses, shortcomings) Study of the publication Muzejní edukace (Museum Education) by Šobáňová, Petra. Olomouc: Palacký University in Olomouc, 2012.
Recommended literature
  • HORÁČEK, Radek. (1998). Galerijní animace a zprostředkování umění.. Brno : Akademické nakladatelství Cerm.
  • JAGOŠOVÁ, Lucie, JŮVA, Vladimír a MRÁZOVÁ, Lenka. (2010). Muzejní pedagogika: Metodologické a didaktické aspekty muzejní edukace.. Brno: Paido.
  • JŮVA, Vladimír. (2004). Dětské muzeum : Edukační fenomén pro 21. století.. Brno : Paido.
  • ŠOBÁŇOVÁ, Petra. (2012). Edukační potenciál muzea.. Olomouc : Univerzita Palackého v Olomouci.
  • ŠOBÁŇOVÁ, Petra. (2012). Muzejní edukace.. Olomouc : Univerzita Palackého v Olomouci.


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