Visits to museums have long been an important aspect of the education of young people and in recent years it has been increasingly recognised that education is core to the purpose of the museum. Not only do they introduce students to the many and varied forms of our material culture; they also introduce them to social; historical and scientific encounters that are difficult to find elsewhere. The second edition of this popular book takes account of the ongoing changes in both museums and education to provide a comprehensive introduction for student teachers; practising teachers and other educators to all that is required to make good educational use of museums. It explores what a museum is; their value in primary and secondary education and why they require special teaching skills. It then goes on to look at the practicalities of planning; preparing and conducting a visit; including risk assessment. Next; it introduces the basic skills involved in working with the resources that are required to make the best educational use of museums; including online and digital resources. Finally; the author considers ways of following-up work done outside the classroom; including some of the longer term strategies that teachers should consider.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Fascinating new take on Olmec figurinesBy K. RollinsThis is an important addition to the body of scholarly literature about Olmec art; especially the figurines often described as "were-jaguars" or dwarfs. Tate makes a compelling case for her theory that these figurines represent fetuses; specifically fetuses about 10 weeks old. She compares medical illustrations of miscarried fetuses to the figurines to show the similarities. She goes on to say that if these people had turned to maize/corn as a major source of nourishment; but the maize was not treated with lime or ash; it would not have released the nutrients necessary for a developing fetus and miscarriage would have been common.Interestingly; Tate shows that when the Spanish brought corn back to Europe with them; its introduction was followed by terrible outbreaks of pellagra; especially among the poor; who were eating a lot of the inexpensive (and untreated) corn; which did not give them enough nutrients to survive.Its not known why the Olmec featured these fetuses in so much of their art. Perhaps; like so many modern people who have suffered through the heartache of a miscarriage or stillbirth; they saw these lost children as "angels" - spirit beings that belonged to another world.Even if you dont agree with all of Tates points; this book is a well-researched; carefully documented; and fascinating addition to a field thats been bound for too long by opinions given decades ago.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A great step forward into understanding the Olmec psycheBy Diane E. WirthHavent finished the book yet; but I believe Carolyn Tate is "right on" with most of her theory regarding the embryo portrayed in Olmec art. A great step forward into understanding the Olmec psyche.
