College of Education
Date of Award
Summer 1976
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Department
Pedagogical Studies
First Advisor
Kenneth Smith, Ph.D.
Second Advisor
Spencer K. Thompson, Ph.D.
Third Advisor
Clyde H. Sprague, Ph.D.
Abstract
This paper concerns itself with the preparation for the development of a children's hands-on museum. Included is a definition of such a museum, a rationale for this type of museum, organizational considerations of a community museum, four exhibits intended to stimulate and guide children's cognitive processes, and a brief summation. The rationale for this children's museum is derived primarily from Piaget's theory of cognitive developmental psychology. Thus, the exhibits are exemplars of Piagetian curriculum. The organization section emphasizes Guthe's philosophy concerning museum organization.
Recommended Citation
Townsend, Stephanie, "A Hands-On Museum for Children" (1976). College of Education. 30.
https://falconcommons.utpb.edu/utpb-edu/30
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