Matching Visitor Learning Style With Exhibit Type: Implications for Learning in Informal Settings

January 1st, 1992 | RESEARCH

In this paper, researchers from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee discuss some of the advantages as well as challenges of self-directed learning environments such as museums. The authors discuss the methodology and findings from their study of visitor learning style preference and its effect upon learning in an informal setting. This evaluation took place at the "Rain Forest: Exploring Life on Earth" exhibit at the Milwaukee Public Museum.

Document

VSA-a0a5c1-a_5730.pdf

Team Members

Cynthia L. Vance, Author, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Daniel A. Schroeder, Author, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Citation

Identifier Type: ISSN
Identifier: 1064-5578

Publication: Visitor Studies
Volume: 4
Number: 1
Page(s): 185

Tags

Audience: Evaluators | General Public | Museum | ISE Professionals
Discipline: Ecology | forestry | agriculture | Education and learning science | Life science
Resource Type: Peer-reviewed article | Research Products
Environment Type: Exhibitions | Museum and Science Center Exhibits