What is rapport, why is it important and how can we build it in our museum and gallery programmes? Read or listen to this article. I… Read More »How to build rapport in museum and gallery programmes
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
I’ve recently taught a course about developing your personal facilitation style. We’ve had 4 classes over the last 4 months and we’ve covered a… Read More »Bitesize: How to Define your Personal Facilitator Style