The purpose of this course is to help students understand the role and fuction of museum learning in nowadays’ learning society.The course reveals the theoretical background and the current international trends of museum learning.

Active participation of students is required. Applied teaching methods:-  lecture;- discussion;- group work;- individual research;- presentation;

Beyond revealing the current social, educational and cultural roles, functions and tasks of museums the course focuses on the theory and practise of museum education and it examines the connections between museums and adult education/lifelong learning. Students will also learn about the theory and practise of museum communication and marketing.Historical development of museums. New roles, functions and tasks of museums in the 21st century. Museums and the postmodern/ learning society. Cultural and social roles of the museum nowadays. The impact of COVID-19 on museums.Museums and sustainability.Theoretical background of museum learning. Informal, nonformal and formal learning in museums. Learning theories and learning styles in museum learning.Museum education methods for diverse age groups/ target groups.Museums as places for lifelong learning. Museums and adult learning. Methods and programs of adult learning in museums.The exhibition from the point of view of learning. The role of the museum in interpretation. Telling stories trought objects and images. Methods and tools of interactivity.Online museum learning - Innovative museum websites. The role of social media in museum learning.Cooperation between educational/health/social etc. institutions and museums.Museum marketing and management. Communication and public relations in museums.Museums and the local community.Volunteer programs in the museum.International museum organizations. Evaluation and visitor studies.

Compulsory readings:1. ICOM (n.d.). Museums, museum professionals and COVID-19: survey results. https://icom.museum/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Report-Museums-and-COVID-19.pdf   2. ICOM (n.d.). Museums, museum professionals and COVID-19: follow-up survey.   https://icom.museum/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/FINAL-EN_Follow-up-survey.pdf3. Koltai, Zs. (2017). Family Learning Programs in Museums (pp.107-112). In Karlovitz, J.T. (Ed.), Differences in Pedagogical Theory and Practice. International Research Institute. http://www.irisro.org/educonf2017may/24KoltaiZsuzsa.pdf4. Koltai, Zs. (2017). Participation, Performance and Partnership in Museum Learning Programs For Seniors (pp.384-391). In Fodorné, Tóth K. (Ed.), Felsőoktatási kihívások: Alkalmazkodás stratégiai partnerségben. MELLearN Felsőoktatási Hálózat az életen át tartó tanulásért Egyesület. http://mellearn.hu/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/MELLearN_conference_2016.pdf5. NEMO (2016). Museums, Migration and Cultural Diversity. Recommendations for Museum Work.https://www.ne-mo.org/fileadmin/Dateien/public/NEMO_documents/Nemo_Museums_Migration.pdf   6. NEMO (n.d.). Survey on the impact of the COVID-19 situation on museums in Europe Final Report. https://www.ne-mo.org/fileadmin/Dateien/public/NEMO_documents/NEMO_COVID19_Report_12.05.2020.pdf

1. Museum learning report (essay, 8-10 pages) about the online learning services offered by museums. The instructor of the course will assign 3 museums for each student. Websites of the 3 assigned museums have to be examined and compared in the essay. All aspects given by the instructor have to be analyzed. Proper citation is required; Reference list is required. APA-citation stlye. Line spacing 1.5; Font size: 12; Times New Roman. Due 11 June 20232. Class presentation (about the findings of your museum learning report, 15 min with ppt.) Due 1-2 June; Check the schedule!3. Individual online research on the current trends of museum learning: 2 pages long papers about each of the listed topics + 5 minutes online class presentation about each & class discussion. The papers have to summarize the theoretical background of each topic (1st page), and they also have to examine and summarize the main features of 3 different museum learning programs. (2nd page). Proper citation is required; APA- citation style; Reference list is required. Line spacing 1.5; Font size: 12; Times New Roman.3.1.      Museum learning programs for people with dementia. Students have to conduct an independent, online research on the types and main features of dementia programs in museums. Students have to collect and examine 3 examples from the international practice of museums. Due 3 May 20233.2.      Family learning in museums. Students have to conduct an independent online research on the main features and characteristics of family learning programs in museums. Students have to collect and examine 3 examples from the international practice of museum learning. Due 10 May 20233.3.      Promoting and engaging local communities through museum learning programs. Students have to conduct an independent, online research. Students have to collect and examine 3 examples from the international practice of museums. Due 17 May 20233.4.     Museums, migration and cultural diversity. The role of museum learning programs in social inclusion.Students have to conduct an independent, online research. Students have to collect and examine 3 examples from the international practice of museums. Due 31 May 2023 

1. ) Museum learning report (written): 40%2.) Museum learning report (class presentation): 20%3.) Individual research - current trends of museum learning (written + online class presentation): 40%