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Games and Interpretation
I have recently read the book Das Neue Lernen heißt Verstehen (New Learning means Understanding) by German neurobiologist Henning Beck. He develops the idea of understanding as the goal of learning from the study of how our brains work. Scholars like David Perkins [1] have developed a similar concept of understanding as performance from studying … Continue reading Games and Interpretation
Interpretation 101, Or: Show ‘Em Why We’re Here
Sometimes I walk through a museum or visitor centre and wonder, why are we here? This is the more frustrating at a site like Keltenwelt am Glauberg where, according to its own interpretation, they discovered a ‘scientific sensation’. So I’m feeling inspired to write another ‘Interpretation 101’ post, using Keltenwelt am Glauberg, and specifically its … Continue reading Interpretation 101, Or: Show ‘Em Why We’re Here
Germany, we have a problem
‘Germany, we have a problem!’ is how the German tabloid BILD introduced its 50 point manifesto published on Sunday as a ‘guiding principle’ for cohesion in ‘our free society’. I don’t normally pay attention to the BILD newspaper. But these are not normal times. And I feel rather strongly about what the manifesto communicates. So … Continue reading Germany, we have a problem
Guidance on Trans-Inclusive Practice in Heritage
It was with interest that I have recently read the Guidance on advancing trans inclusion for museums, galleries, archives and heritage organisations published by the University of Leicester in September. The guidance has been developed from a British context, which naturally means that the underlying legal framework, so important in considering practice, does not apply … Continue reading Guidance on Trans-Inclusive Practice in Heritage
Immersive Interpretation
The current issue of the British Museum Association’s Museum Journal features an article about the American Museum of Natural History in New York. In it, it makes mention of what sounds like an incredible piece of interpretation focusing on the connections within the natural world that are too small for us to see with our … Continue reading Immersive Interpretation
The joy of place and good interpretation: Burton Constable Hall
I admit it: despite my qualms about stately homes and the way they tend to be interpreted, they are still my most favourite places to visit. Thus I came upon Burton Constable Hall in Yorkshire, and what a delight it was – really good interpretation included. Management Burton Constable Hall is owned by the Burton … Continue reading The joy of place and good interpretation: Burton Constable Hall
Alison Rose, Or: Female and Director
The forced resignation of Alison Rose, CEO of the British NatWest Group, is yet another example of the double standards female leaders face. Rose’s mistake of confirming what Nigel Farage himself had already publicly declared is insignificant when compared, for example, to mis-selling Personal Protection Insurance to customers, as happened under Eric Daniels, then CEO … Continue reading Alison Rose, Or: Female and Director
Storytelling History II: The Erwin Hymer Museum
It is a rare occasion that I walk through a museum and smile with joy about how the story is told. My recent visit to the Erwin Hymer Museum (of camper vans) was one such occasion. The very first contact with the exhibition is as informative as it is fun. A few words of welcome, … Continue reading Storytelling History II: The Erwin Hymer Museum
Seoul, Or: Beautiful Urban Spaces of Community
Last week I returned from a great stay in South Korea. There are a lot of impressions and experiences I still need to process, but among the aspects that immediately struck me was the sheer number of amazing urban spaces of community dotted around Seoul. Cheonggyecheon My favourite, and certainly an obvious one, is Cheonggyecheon. … Continue reading Seoul, Or: Beautiful Urban Spaces of Community
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