Episode Synopsis "Museum Learning-Episode 4: Museum Schools"

This episode explores the possibilities and challenges of developing a museum school. We interview Ms. Lyndell Edmondson of John Early Museum Magnet Middle School about her experiences as a museum design specialist. References: Pumpian, I. Fisher, D. & Wachowiak, S. (Eds.). (2006). Challenging the classroom standard through museum-based education: School in the park. Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, 10 Industrial Avenue, Mahwah, NJ, 07430. Retrieved from http:// login.proxy.library.vanderbilt.edu/login?url=https://search.proquest.com/docview/ 62089985?accountid=14816 Shamy, R. (Summer 1991). A Museum program: A Hands-on approach to the social sciences. Southern Social Studies Journal, 16(Special), 18 – 30. For more information on John Early Museum Magnet Middle School, visit https://schools.mnps.org/john-early-museum-magnet-middle-prep Music for today’s episode provided by Free Use Worldwide Sounds: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJ_zomNMK_s . Used with permission.

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