Museum Visions: A Blog Space

2017

This space was created by the Museum Education Roundtable to expand upon the most recent Journal of Museum Education (JME) issue, reflect on member events, and address timely issues that we face in the field of museum work. Read about how to write for our blog here.

JME 42.4: This is Not a Test: Real Challenges, Real Strategies From the Field

EDITORIAL From the Editor-in-Chief Cynthia Robinson FROM THE GUEST EDITOR An Invitation to Write Elisabeth Nevins ARTICLES Practice First: Flipped Training for Gallery Educators Andrew Palamara Clear Expectations, Communication, and Flexibility: Unlocking the Potential of an Education Department Through a Nontraditional Staffing Structure Corinne Flax, Kathleen Holko & Laura Stricker Using Critical Appraisal to Inform Program Improvement Theresa Esterlund, Amanda Krantz & Catherine Sigmond Supporting Transitions: … Read More

JME 42.3: Does Museum Education Have a Canon?

EDITORIAL From the Editor-in-Chief Cynthia Robinson FROM THE GUEST EDITORS Does Museum Education Have a Canon? Nathaniel Proteas Who’s Speaking? Hanna Landsmann The Canon, the Web, and the Long Tail Merete Sanderhoff Well-Chosen Objects Support Well-Being for People with Dementia and Their Care Partners Carolyn Hatpin-Healy In Dialogue With the Decorative Arts Olivia Powell Agile Objects Sent German & Jim … Read More

JME 42.2: Identifying and Transforming Racism in Museum Education

EDITORIAL From the Editor-in-Chief Cynthia Robinson FROM THE GUEST EDITORS Identifying and Transforming Racism in Museum Education Marit Dewhurst & Keonna Hendrick Interactions with content Inclusion Requires Fracturing Swarupa Anila Desegregating Conversations about Race and Identity in Culturally Specific Museums Lovisa Brown, Caren Gutierrez, Janine Okmin & Susan McCullough Interactions with audience Voice: Reflections on an Artist-Led Program at the … Read More