MUSEUM PEDAGOGY IN THE THEORETICAL UNDERSTANDING OF EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES
Keywords:
museum pedagogy, informal learning, constructivism, museum education, experiential learning, public pedagogyAbstract
Museum pedagogy has emerged as a distinct interdisciplinary field bridging museum studies, education theory, and public engagement. This article offers a comprehensive theoretical account of museum pedagogy and its role in shaping educational activities in museums and related cultural institutions. We synthesize classical and contemporary learning theories, critically review foundational museum education literature, and propose an integrative conceptual framework that situates museum pedagogy as culturally situated, multimodal, and practice-oriented. The paper discusses implications for curriculum design, teacher–museum collaboration, inclusive practice, and assessment of learning outcomes. Finally, we identify gaps in existing theory and recommend directions for research and practice to strengthen the pedagogical potential of museums in formal and informal learning ecosystems.
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