THE CONVERSATION
Why this session?
Heritage can become a way to inquire, make and belong at school rather than a chapter to memorise. The session asks how museums and practitioners can work with teachers.
In today's global context
Education systems worldwide are seeking place-based learning. Cultural institutions can contribute when programmes fit classroom realities and respect local expertise.
Ten questions to explore
- What can a child learn from a local object?
- How should teachers choose a heritage partner?
- Which makers can teach through practice?
- How do visits connect to classroom work?
- What materials work in regional languages?
- How can rural schools participate?
- What training do museum educators need?
- How should sensitive histories be handled?
- What evidence shows learning endured?
- How can a partnership survive staff turnover?
Key outcomes we hope to shape
- A school–museum partnership outline
- A place-based lesson planning checklist
We welcome nominations from teachers, museum educators, craft masters and curriculum researchers and others with relevant experience. Speaker nominations are open.
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