Preeminent museum education theorist George E. Hein explores the work; philosophy; and impact of educational reformer John Dewey and his importance for museums. Hein traces current practice in museum education to Deweys early 20th-century ideas about education; democracy; and progress toward improving society; and in so doing provides a rare history of museum education as a profession. Giving special attention to the progressive individuals and institutions who followed Dewey in developing the foundations for the experiential learning that is considered best practice today; Hein demonstrates a parallel between contemporary theories about education and socio-political progress and; specifically; the significance of museums for sustaining and advancing a democratic society.
2016-06-12 2016-06-12File Name: B01H1I46V2
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