Transforming Practice

Transforming Practice a comprehensive collection of articles from Museum Education Roundtable's Journal of Museum Education presents a rich and exemplary selection of writing in one accessible resource. Each of the book's four sections includes an introductory essay; sparks excerpted from each article that alone might ignite debate; reflections by some of the authors looking back on their work; and discussion questions. Four case studies in the final section highlight the fascinating interplay among change response and understanding. Transforming Practice is a professional development tool--a resource for museum training programs small museums staffs practitioner groups and friends to inspire conversation critique debate and your own writing. As Stephen E. Weil writes in his foreword this book reveals the richness of ideas the dedication to excellence and the extraordinary depth and variety of talents to be found among this generation of museum educators. Sponsored by the Museum Education Roundtable.This title is sponsored by The Museum Education Roundtable. The Museum Education Roundtable (MER) is a non-profit organization based in Washington DC dedicated to enriching and promoting the field of Museum Education. Through publications programs and communication networks MER fosters professionalism encourages leadership scholarship and research in museum-based learning and advocates the inclusion and application of museum-based learning in the general education arena. For more information on MER and its activities please contact via email at info@mer-online.com or on the web at www.mer-online.org. Members receive the Journal of Museum Education as a benefit of membership. Write to MER at PO Box 15727 Washington DC 20003.