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Taylor & Francis Engaging Young Children in Museums 2015 Edition by Sharon E Shaffer
What does a museum do with a kindergartner who walks through the door? The growth of interest in young children learning in museums has joined the national conversation on early childhood education. Written by Sharon Shaffer, the founding Executive Director of the innovative Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center, this is the first book for museum professionals as well as students offering guidance on planning programming for young children.This groundbreaking book:-Explains the various ways in which children learn-Shows how to use this knowledge to design effective programs using a variety of teaching models-Includes examples of successful programs, tested activities, and a set of best practices Table of contents :- Preface Part I: Understanding the Audience of Young Children in Museums, Past and Present Chapter 1: Children and Museums Chapter 2: The History of Children and Museums in America Chapter 3: Learning Theory and Research in Early Learning Part II: Shaping Programs that Engage Children in Constructing Meaning Chapter 4: The Early Childhood Classroom and Museum Learning Chapter 5: Best Practices: Key Concepts Chapter 6: Best Practices: A Foundation for Early Childhood Programming in Museums Part III: Making a Difference: The Promise of the Future for Early Learning Chapter 7: Advocacy and Support for the Future of Early Learning in Museums Appendixes Notes References Index About the Author