Because training shouldn’t be boring.
Who better than an experienced educator to bring life to your team’s professional development?!
If you are looking to improve your staff’s knowledge of current theories and trends in the field, schedule an engaging training full of actionable information, combining current research and Rachel’s tried-and-tested field experience.
Every presentation is tailored for your site!
Choose from one of these ready-to-go workshops, or contact Rachel for more options!
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Rachel’s Most Requested Workshop!
Learn what recent studies reveal about the value of museums and participate in reflective exercises designed to help you uncover practical steps that you can take today to improve visitor impressions of your museum.
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Why do museums exist? Who is the father of museum education? Are museums neutral? If you’ve got questions about the professionalization of museum work, why we do what we do, and why any of it matters, this is the session for you!
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Babies and toddlers bring a special kind of challenge to museum education, but it is oh-so-rewarding! We’ll debunk myths about the littlest museum visitors, learn baby-friendly program hacks, and discover your new favorite audience.
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Bruh. Why are teen groups so hard to connect with? How are you supposed to talk to them? Should you be cool? Or is that … not cool? We’re spilling the tea on exactly why teen groups are so challenging and how to leverage that to your advantage.
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VTS. Close looking. Slow looking. These strategies are staples of the art museum, but how can they be incorporated in historic houses, heritage sites, or busy, full, and loud museum spaces? Instead of ignoring the benefits of these techniques, discover how to treat your whole exhibit like a piece of art and encourage visitors to co-create meaning with you.
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If your team is new to museum education, or they need a refresher on the general principles of cognitive development, this workshop is what you need. We’ll take material from your site’s tour or programs, and rework them together to be appropriate and engaging for all ages. Then we’ll take it one step further and discover how to engage with multiple ages at the same time!
What Others Have to Say
Jeff Williams, The Bearded Historian
“As professionals working at historic sites it is very common for us to be very passionate about the history of the site we work at and the research we do. Although this passion is very important it can make us forget about the experience of the visitors who give us their time and money at our site. Rachel’s workshop really helped me better understand my role as a historical interpreter but also my role in providing a great experience for our visitors.”
FAQs
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I’m based in Tennessee, but I love to travel! Travel costs are billed at cost, and included in your quote.
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My heart beats for small museums! I am committed to providing affordable services at prices that suit small and mid-size museums.
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I’m so glad you asked! I believe that all learners are unique and they bring to the learning moment the collective experience of their past, their culture, their personality, their abilities, and their own personal motives. You can read about my pedogeological approach here.
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I believe that museum education can change the world! You can learn more about me here, and you can find the Modern Museum Education mission statement here.
Let’s make a plan.
Use the form here to request more information and let’s get the party started! And by party, I mean professional development ;-)