Museums: Adventures in Learning.

O'Connell, Patricia

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ERIC Number: EJ509230

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1995

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Museums: Adventures in Learning.

O'Connell, Patricia

PTA Today, v20 n5 p10-11 May-Jun 1995

Parents and teachers can help children enjoy the benefits of visiting museums. While school tours are important, family visits are invaluable. Drawing real benefits from visiting museums requires in-depth family visits. The article discusses the advantages of children's museums, examines learning within museums, and presents tips for visiting museums. (SM)

Descriptors: Arts Centers, Creative Teaching, Elementary Education, Experiential Learning, Guidelines, Museums, Parent Participation, Parent Role, Parents as Teachers, Preschool Education, Teaching Methods

Publication Type: Guides - Non-Classroom; Journal Articles

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Audience: Parents; Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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