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Trainer, Laureen; Steele-Inama, Marley; Christopher, Amber – Journal of Museum Education, 2012
In his book, "Identity and the Museum Visitor Experience," John Falk makes the case that by understanding the underlying motivations that drive a visitor, a museum can create an experience that reflects a person's identity and therefore satisfy their motivation for visiting. According to Falk, this level of personal connection increases…
Descriptors: Museums, Recreational Facilities, Cultural Centers, Identification
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Houts, Mary D.; Murray, William J. – Social Studies, 2002
History teachers on the secondary level are often so boxed in by heavy schedules and standard curricula that they have little time or incentive to use outside resources. In the light of these concerns, the Education Department at the Hershey Museum initiated The Progressive Industry and Its Legacy project. This article describes the project, which…
Descriptors: Secondary School Teachers, History Instruction, Cultural Centers, Program Descriptions
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Ruest, Paul – Canadian Journal of Higher Education, 1988
The image problems and enrollment challenges facing Canada's francophone university centers are outlined, and measures for improving public perceptions of the minority-language institutions are discussed. (MSE)
Descriptors: Cultural Centers, Cultural Opportunities, Enrollment Influences, Enrollment Projections