The Teaching Lab, 1989-2009
Scope and Contents
The Teaching Lab was a special initiative for the whole Education Division. Beginning in 1989, the Teaching Lab was a space for Brooklyn Museum educators, interns, and other interested staff to share ideas and learn new skills related to teaching.
As museum educator Brian Brooks writes, "These skills are four in number: 1) The skillfull presentation of ideas and information. 2) Listening to others without interruption until all facts are presented. 3) Questioning to make certain that information is understood before opinions are stated. 4) Discussion which adds to that which has been presented, in a manner which is not adversarial. The Teaching Lab will foster the examination of gallery teaching concerns and will explore possible teaching methods in a genuine effort to be more effective as Museum Educators." Quoted from Box 25 Folder 1, the 1989 memo on the Teaching Lab.
Additional information on the Teaching Lab can be found in the general administrative files.
Dates
- 1989-2009
Creator
- From the Collection: Brooklyn Museum (Organization)
Extent
From the Collection: 122.56 Linear Feet (87 records center cartons, 26 manuscript boxes, 3 flat oversized boxes, 3 index card boxes, 1 odd sized pre-visit kit, 2 volumes, and 12 pre-visit brief cases. )
Arrangement
Arranged chronologically.
Repository Details
Part of the Brooklyn Museum Archives Repository