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The authentic object? A child's-eye view

January 1, 2002 | Exhibitions
In this chapter, we argue that the understanding of objects that children of different ages brings to the museum setting offers a unique perspective. Little direct work on this topic has been conducted in museums. However, there is a body of related work to be found in contemporary studies of children's emerging understanding of the natural and artificial worlds that can be used to develop a framework for understanding how children might approach the world of museum objects. Recent evidence on the development of children's thinking on this subject is presented in the larger context of the historical development of object-based learning in museum settings.

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    University of Toledo
  • Melinda Mull
    Author
    University of Toledo
  • Devereaux Poling
    Author
    University of Toledo
  • Citation

    ISBN : 978-0805839272
    Publication Name: Perspectives on object-centered learning in museums
    Page Number: 55
    Resource Type: Edited Chapter
    Discipline: Education and learning science | General STEM
    Audience: Elementary School Children (6-10) | Middle School Children (11-13) | Youth/Teen (up to 17) | Museum/ISE Professionals
    Environment Type: Exhibitions | Museum and Science Center Exhibits

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