In today’s episode, Dr. Stephanie Smith, Learning Manager at the Museum of Australian Democracy (MoAD) in Canberra, shares insights into MoAD’s approach to engaging visitors… Read More »How to engage participants in historic spaces through inquiry and facilitation
Today, we’re delving into a fundamental aspect of being a museum educator: being prepared for the unexpected. Picture this: you’re facilitating a programme, and out… Read More »Being Prepared for the Unexpected: Essential Strategies for Museum Educators
When it comes to working with groups in a museum or any other setting, being able to “read the room” is a valuable skill. Understanding… Read More »How to master the art of reading the room
As we discovered last week, a little bit of silence in your museum and gallery programmes can benefit both you as the facilitator and the… Read More »7 ways to make time and space for silence
Image Credit: Le Discret (1786), Joseph Ducreux, Spencer Museum of Art You’ve probably heard the phrase ‘silence is golden’ before. This proverb suggests that staying… Read More »How silence is a superpower in 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 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’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
INTRODUCTION What words come to mind when you hear the word ‘teenager’? Or the word ‘adolescence’? Do you love working with teens or feel a… Read More »How to Engage with Teens in the Museum
Today’s episode follows on from some popular posts I shared on social media recently about how to talk about the recent activist protests in art… Read More »How to talk about climate activist protests in art museums