How can museums spark my kids’ educational passions?
Darryl Williams
The Franklin Institute
- Part 1 How can museums spark my kids’ educational passions?
- Part 2Can museum STEM programs transform my kids’ education?
Show Notes
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00:00How museums create interactive and engaging experiencesDiscussion on creating interactive and engaging experiences for children.
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05:45Role of museums in supplementing traditional school curriculumsExploring how museums can supplement traditional school curriculums for children.
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10:20Types of programs museums offer fostering critical thinkingDescription of programs that foster critical thinking and creativity in children.
Quotes
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“Science centers in particular are really designed to be hands-on, to really foster curiosity, to get students and families and everybody to really get into experimentation and things of that nature.” - Darryl Williams
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“Science in general is very dynamic; it's not static.” - Darryl Williams
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“We recognize that learning can happen anywhere.” - Darryl Williams
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“Our whole focus is on making sure that people see science as accessible, science as relevant, that science is part of the everyday.” - Darryl Williams
- Part 1 How can museums spark my kids’ educational passions?
- Part 2Can museum STEM programs transform my kids’ education?
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Part 1How can museums spark my kids’ educational passions?
SVP of Science and Education (and HR) at The Franklin Institute, Darryl Williams, delves into the role of museums in sparking educational passions in children. Discover how museums can ignite curiosity, foster learning, and inspire the next generation of scientists and innovators. Join us as Darryl shares insights on the impact of interactive science exhibits and educational programs at The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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Part 2Can museum STEM programs transform my kids’ education?
SVP of Science and Education (and HR) at The Franklin Institute, Darryl Williams, delves into the impact of museum STEM programs on children's education. Discover how engaging with STEM initiatives at museums can transform and enhance the learning experience for young minds. Join Darryl as he explores the educational benefits and opportunities provided by museum-based STEM programs.
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