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Navigating Learning and Dialogue in Informal Education: Innovative Approaches to Exhibiting Complex and Novel Topics (Table 5)
Sat, April 26, 11:40am to 1:10pm MDT (11:40am to 1:10pm MDT), The Colorado Convention Center, Floor: Ballroom Level, Four Seasons Ballroom 1Session Type: Roundtable Session
Abstract
This roundtable will explore how informal education settings like museums tackle complex and novel topics through unique approaches to exhibit design and framing. By examining the use of zines at the Punk Rock Museum, climate change discussions at natural history museums, and the integration of civic education in historical exhibits, this session delves into how exhibits can foster deep learning and meaningful engagement. Presenters will discuss the role of facilitation, visitor autonomy, and innovative framing in creating transformative learning experiences, encouraging participants to share strategies for handling challenging and under-explored subjects in informal learning environments.
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Balancing Facilitation and Exploration: Student Interactions With a Medical Patient Simulator in a Science Museum - Lexie Zhao, Northwestern University; John Chen, Northwestern University; Yinmiao Li, Northwestern University; Michael S. Horn, Northwestern University
Hope for the Future: Strategic Frames for Learning Within an Innovative Climate Exhibit - Lynne Zummo, University of Utah; Benjamin A. Janney, University of Utah; Hailey Sherman, University of Utah; Marc Whiting, University of Utah; Jordan Giron, University of Utah; Monika Lohani, University of Utah
Meaningful Learning With Zines at the Punk Rock Museum: A Mixed-Methods Study - April Ursula Fox, University of Nevada - Las Vegas
The Rohwer Museum: Navigating Civic Education and Difficult Histories - Daria Smirnova, University of South Florida