In Episode 92, I’m chatting to Heather Thomas, the Head of Learning and Engagement at the Lightbox Museum and Gallery in Woking, UK. Heather has… Read More »Improving mental health and wellbeing through art with Heather Thomas
Are you tired of using the same old thinking routines in your museum and gallery programmes? If so, it’s time to shake things up and… Read More »Three new thinking routines to try in your museum and gallery programmes
INTRODUCTION Today I’m exploring the concept of intellectual comfort – what it is, why it’s important and 8 ways you can foster it in your… Read More »How to Create Intellectual Comfort in your Museum and Gallery Programmes
INTRODUCTION Today I’m talking to Hannah Cushion about her work as an artist and educator. Hannah is an artist and museum educator working in London… Read More »What if objects could talk with Hannah Cushion
INTRODUCTION Today I’m exploring play in museum education practice. How can we create and lead playful museum programmes? How can we bring more opportunities for… Read More »How to lead playful museum programmes
INTRODUCTION Today I’m returning to one of my favourite subjects – questions. I’m exploring open-ended questions in depth – what they are, why they are… Read More »How to ask more open-ended questions
INTRODUCTION I often get asked about neutrality as a ‘stance’ for museum facilitators of discussions around art and objects. So today I’m addressing the question:… Read More »The myth of the neutral museum facilitator
INTRODUCTION I know thinking routines are a huge crowd pleaser. I’m their biggest fan too – they have fundamentally changed the way I lead discussions… Read More »6 benefits of using thinking routines in the museum
INTRODUCTION I’m talking to Margaret Middleton today about what inclusive language is and why it matters. Margaret Middleton is an American independent exhibit designer and… Read More »Why inclusive language matters in the museum
Listen to this post: INTRODUCTION What words come to mind when you hear the word ‘teenager’? Or the word ‘adolescence’? Do you love working with… Read More »How to Engage with Teens in the Museum