An Opportune Moment: Museums in the National Conversation on Early Learning

Autor/in	Semmel, Marsha L.
Titel	An Opportune Moment: Museums in the National Conversation on Early Learning
Quelle	In: Journal of Museum Education, 37 (2012) 1, S.17-28 (12 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1059-8650
Schlagwörter	Stellungnahme; Museums; Early Childhood Education; Lifelong Learning; Informal Education; Educational Trends; Public Agencies; Nonschool Educational Programs + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Museum; Museumswesen; Museen; Early childhood; Education; Frühkindliche Bildung; Frühpädagogik; Life-long learning; Lebenslanges Lernen; Informelle Bildung; Nichtformale Bildung; Bildungsentwicklung; Öffentliche Einrichtung
Abstract	The national conversation on early learning and its importance as a foundation of lifelong learning has reached a tipping point, with increased attention at the local, state, and federal level. The context for this conversation includes a growing corpus of respected research on early childhood development that points to a critical learning "pivot point" by age eight and an understanding that learning opportunities need to include the "whole child," encompassing cognitive, emotional, physical, and social dimensions. Current early learning policy and funding priorities emphasize a coordinated and strategic investment of resources, research- and evidenced-based practice, and an alignment across different institutional learning domains in order to achieve system-wide outcomes. Museums have the opportunity to build on their knowledge and experience to contribute meaningfully to this national effort. The author discusses several national, public/private efforts--including increased recognition of a cradle-to-grave learning "ecosystem"--that are informing the early learning conversation. How can museums be effective and recognized players in today's learning environment, and what are some challenges and opportunities specifically linked to early learning? (Contains 18 notes.) (As Provided).
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Update	2017/4/10