A series of case studies provide firm evidence of the value of museum-higher education relationships and, in some cases, ways to create or sustain such relationships. Over time educational thinking and practice has ranged from behaviorist to postmodernist, with many stops between. As a whole, this... Read more about Engaging the Senses: Object-based Learning in Higher Education
This chapter explores experiences of implementing Object-Based Learning (OBL) using university museum collections across a range of academic departments at University College London (UCL)
Hannan, Duhs, and Chatterjee (2013) explore how the incorporation of museums can offer object-based learning, which is student-centered, action-oriented, and inquiry-provoking - all of which can enhance student engagement in the classroom.
A collaborative investigation into the nature of visitor learning at the Harvard Art Museums revealed that museum study centers provide active learning opportunities not only through interaction with the objects, but also through engagement with the museum staff and other visitors, as well as...
Online active learning database ablConnect includes examples of instructional use of museum collections, including curation of a Zeega online gallery of medieval artifacts.
Online active learning database ablConnect includes examples of instructional use of museum collections, including examination of Andean artifacts at the Harvard Peabody Museum.
Harvard Initiative for Learning and Teaching (HILT) grant recipient Professor Jeffrey Schnapp expanded the metaLAB’s curatorial program to support object-based teaching in the humanities.
The museums’ team of educators, curators, conservators, scientists, and technologists consult with faculty from all disciplines to explore how the collections might support their course goals.
Schlesinger Library collections include U.S. history since the mid-19th century, specializing in women’s history, and librarians are available to work with faculty to find creative and experimental ways for students to engage with archival material.
Teach with us. Class sessions at participating special collections libraries and archives can range from surveys of faculty-selected collection material to sessions for which our staff provide guided explorations. Bring your class in for an hour or schedule several visits for in-depth...
