A Salamander Tale and an Edible Journey: Learning Strategies Applied to Museum Exhibits

• In Event: D&D Showcase (2 hours)

Short Description

The museum exhibits "A Salamander Tale" and "The Edible Journey" were developed for the traveling museum exhibit market. By scaffolding content targeted at adults and children, the exhibits incorporate concepts and theories from Lev Vygotsky and Jean Piaget. This session will outline the development process as well as public response to the exhibit content in the areas of cognitive, affective, and behavioral change.

Authors

• Jeffrey Rollins, Purdue University

• Sunnie Watson, Purdue University