The Museum Educator's Manual addresses the role museum educators play in today's museums from an experience-based perspective. Seasoned museum educators author each chapter, emphasizing key programs along with case studies that provide successful examples, and demonstrate a practical foundation for the daily operations of a museum education department, no matter how small.
The book covers:
- volunteer and docent management and training;
- exhibit development;
- program and event design and implementation;
- working with families, seniors, and teens;
- collaborating with schools and other institutions; and
- funding.
