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Price, Allison; Boeving, Emily R.; Shender, Marisa A.; Ross, Stephen R. – Journal of Museum Education, 2015
This project sought to understand guest engagement during great ape demonstrations conducted at the "Regenstein Center for African Apes" in the Lincoln Park Zoo. We were interested in how these demonstrations engaged audiences, relative to a non-demonstration-viewing experience, as well as how they compared to each other. In 2012 and…
Descriptors: Program Effectiveness, Recreational Facilities, Demonstrations (Educational), Animals
DeBerry, LaMonnia Edge – ProQuest LLC, 2015
The purpose of this mixed methods study was to explore the effects of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum's work in partnering with professors from universities across the United States during a 1-year collaborative partnership through an educational program referred to as Belfer First Step Holocaust Institute for Teacher Educators (BFS…
Descriptors: Museums, Teacher Education Programs, Nonschool Educational Programs, Program Evaluation
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La Perla, Joann – Community Services Catalyst, 1988
Examines the growing demand for English as a Second Language (ESL) programs in business and industry. Presents study findings on the characteristics of six ESL programs offered in Fortune 500 companies, identifying factors that commonly facilitate or impede ESL program design. (DMM)
Descriptors: English for Special Purposes, Labor Education, Nonschool Educational Programs, Program Design
Wolf, Robert L.; Tymitz, Barbara L. – 1979
This report examines the impact and effectiveness of an educational program (Discovery Corners) offered by the National Museum of History and Technology. The main objective is to offer feedback to museum personnel regarding the impact of museum exhibits and programs. The Discovery Corners program involves on-site presentations and demonstrations…
Descriptors: Audience Participation, Educational Assessment, Educational Objectives, Experience