"The journal covers subjects relating to museums and learning in the context of historic sites, nature centers, parks, visitor centers, and zoos."
Examine how visitors interact with exhibits and educational programs, and use this knowledge to improve the visitor experience and learning outcomes.
Visitor Behavior: This refers to the way in which visitors interact with exhibits, displays and other materials in a museum setting. Understanding the behavior of visitors can help in designing exhibits and educational programs.
Learning theories: This refers to the different theories of learning that can be used to guide museum education programs. Some common learning theories include constructivism, behaviorism, and socio-cultural theory.
Audience segmentation: This refers to identifying and categorizing different types of visitors based on demographics, interests, and motivations. This information can be used to tailor educational programs that meet the needs of specific visitor types.
Program evaluation: This refers to the process of assessing the effectiveness of museum education programs. Evaluation can help to identify areas for improvement and ensure that programs are meeting their intended goals.
Visitor tracking: This refers to the process of tracking visitor movements and behavior within the museum. Visitor tracking can provide valuable insights into the effectiveness of exhibits and educational programs.
Exhibition design: This refers to the process of designing exhibits and displays for museums. Design principles such as color, lighting, and spacing can have a significant impact on visitor experience and engagement.
Technology in museum education: This refers to the use of technology such as virtual reality, augmented reality, and interactive displays in museum education programs. Technology can enhance the visitor experience and make educational programs more engaging.
Interpretation: This refers to the process of explaining and contextualizing exhibits and displays for visitors. Effective interpretation can help visitors to better understand the significance and context of museum artifacts.
Accessibility: This refers to making museums and their education programs accessible to a diverse range of visitors, including those with disabilities or special needs.
Collaboration: This refers to the importance of collaboration between museum professionals, educators, and other stakeholders in designing and implementing effective museum education programs.
Front-end Evaluation: Front-end evaluations aim to identify visitors' expectations, attitudes, and interests prior to their museum visit. Such studies provide useful insight into the development of exhibits, programs, and other museum offerings.
Formative Evaluation: Formative evaluations are conducted during the development of a program, exhibit or other museum resources to identify areas for improvement, enhance communication, and ensure the desired learning outcomes.
Summative Evaluation: Summative evaluations are typically conducted at the end of a museum experience to determine the effectiveness of the exhibit, program or learning experience in relation to its objectives.
Longitudinal Evaluation: Longitudinal evaluations involve tracking the same group of visitors over an extended period of time. They are useful for determining long-term impact and measuring behavior change over time.
Audience Segmentation Studies: Audience segmentation studies involve dividing museum visitors into groups based on demographic, psychographic, or behavioral characteristics to improve programming, exhibits, and messaging.
Visitor Satisfaction Surveys: Visitor satisfaction surveys are used to gather feedback from visitors regarding their experience in the museum. These surveys can be distributed in-person, online, or via mail.
Visitor Observation Studies: Visitor observation studies involve trained observers taking note of visitors' behaviors, cognitive processes, and interactions with the museum environment, exhibits, and staff.
Tracking Studies: Tracking studies use various technologies like GPS, RFID, and sensors to gather data on visitors' movement and track patterns, informing exhibit and program design.
Net Promoter Score Studies: Net Promoter Score surveys are used to measure visitors' likelihood to recommend the museum to others, thereby informing marketing strategies.
Digital Evaluation: Digital evaluation involves analyzing visitors' interactions with online and digital resources, including websites, apps, and social media platforms, to enhance learning, engagement, and communication strategies.
Comparative Studies: Comparative studies compare visitors' experiences across museums, institutions, or exhibits to benchmark performance and identify areas of improvement.
Impact Studies: Impact studies are conducted to evaluate the broader impact of a museum or exhibit on individuals, groups, and the community. Examples of impact include changes in attitudes, values, and behaviors.
User Experience Design Studies: User experience design studies involve interviewing visitors, observing their use of exhibits, and analyzing their feedback to inform the design and development of user-friendly, engaging museum experiences.
Participatory Action Research: Participatory action research is a collaborative approach that involves partnerships between museum professionals, visitors, and the community to address social and cultural issues, facilitating co-creation and co-learning.
Cultural Competence Studies: Cultural competence studies aim to identify cultural biases and provide insight into ways to create more inclusive and diverse museum experiences. They involve studying the attitudes, perceptions, and behaviors of visitors and staff regarding issues such as equity, diversity, and social justice.
"The journal covers...research methodologies."
"It is interdisciplinary in nature, including humanities, business management, and social sciences."
"The journal was established in 1998..."
"It is published by Taylor & Francis (Routledge)."
"The editors are Karen Knutson and Kevin Crowley, both of the University of Pittsburgh Center for Learning in Out-of-School Environments."
"The journal is under the auspices of the Visitor Studies Association."
"The journal covers subjects relating to museums and learning..."
"It is interdisciplinary in nature..."
"The journal covers subjects relating to museums and learning in the context of historic sites, nature centers, parks, visitor centers, and zoos."
"The journal covers subjects relating to museums and learning..."
"...historic sites, nature centers, parks, visitor centers, and zoos."
"...including reflections on the area..."
"The journal is under the auspices of the Visitor Studies Association."
"The journal covers...research methodologies."
"The journal is published by Taylor & Francis (Routledge)."
"The journal covers subjects relating to museums and learning..."
"The editors are Karen Knutson and Kevin Crowley, both of the University of Pittsburgh Center for Learning in Out-of-School Environments."
"It is interdisciplinary in nature, including humanities, business management, and social sciences."
"The journal was established in 1998..."