Integrating Student Workers Into Museum Practice

2021 ◽  
pp. 205-224
Author(s):  
Kathryn Medill
Keyword(s):  
Strategic Plan ◽  
Art Museum ◽  
House Staff ◽  
Work Study ◽  
Community Sustainability ◽  
Community Members ◽  
Student Work ◽  
Student Workers ◽  
Museum Practice ◽  
Successes And Challenges

Launched in January 2016 at a university art museum on a large campus, the Museum Engagement Student Worker position aims to reimagine the student work-study role. Conceptualized as a role where students can experience and contribute to the museum's internal culture, the program integrates students into the museum's internal fabric and empowers them to act as engagement agents for community members. Museum Engagement Student Workers function as front-of-house staff, provide all public tours, and assist with public programming. This narrative, written from the author's perspective as the manager of the student worker role, examines the successes and challenges of the Museum Engagement Student Worker program using tenets of the museum's strategic plan (innovation, accessibility, engagement, community, sustainability) as points of reference.

scholarly journals Making the Case and Laying the Groundwork for Integrating Age-Friendly Practices Into a University Strategic Plan

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 552-552
Author(s):  
Melissa Cannon
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Strategic Plan ◽  
College Campus ◽  
Institutions Of Higher Education ◽  
Community Members ◽  
Faculty Senate ◽  
Accessibility Issues ◽  
Intensive Group ◽  
The University

Abstract A crucial first step in preparing to become an Age-Friendly University (AFU) is seeking endorsement from the campus community and leadership. This presentation describes the mapping of the AFU principles to the strategic plan and initiatives of Western Oregon University, leading to endorsement by its faculty senate, and highlights a study of the older community members’ use of the university, laying the groundwork for advancing age-friendliness on campus. Data were collected through surveys (N=46), interviews (N=9), and photovoice method (N=7) with older adults, and data were analyzed using SPSS, team coding, and intensive group discussion to develop categories and themes. Themes emerged related to how the college campus is used by older adults, the need to promote lifelong learning to the community, and the need to address accessibility issues in order to be more age-friendly, providing helpful insight to other institutions of higher education seeking to join the AFU network.

scholarly journals Empowering Maasai women behind the camera: Photovoice as a tool for trachoma control

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tara B. Mtuy ◽  
Jeremiah Mepukori ◽  
Joseph Lankoi ◽  
Shelley Lees
Keyword(s):  
Social Change ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Communication Tool ◽  
Community Members ◽  
Upper Eyelid ◽  
Northern Tanzania ◽  
Agents Of Change ◽  
Repeated Infections ◽  
Successes And Challenges ◽  
Engagement Intervention

Abstract Background Photovoice is a method used to help engage community members to understand local realities and promote social change. Photovoice uses cameras in the hands of participants as a tool to visually document a specified topic. Photos taken by participants allow for reflection and stimulate dialog on an issue to ideally lead to social change. Trachoma, hyperendemic in Maasai communities in Northern Tanzania, is the commonest infectious cause of blindness worldwide, caused by chlamydia trachomatis. The bacterial infection commonly occurs in childhood and over many years repeated infections leads to inflammation and scarring of the eyelid. Often as adults this leads to the upper eyelid turning inward and eyelashes scratching the eye, resulting in pain and eventually blindness. We used photovoice as a tool for Maasai women to share their lived experiences of educating peers on trachoma and ultimately empowering women in this society. Methods This public engagement intervention was conducted September thru October 2017. We held a workshop on trachoma control for 20 Maasai women including use of photovoice method. Women were asked to disseminate information from the trachoma control workshop to their community and to capture their experiences using disposable cameras. Five weeks post-workshop we facilitated a discussion and women displayed photos of the successes and challenges they encountered as advocates for trachoma control in their community. Intervention Outcomes It was observed throughout the process and at the photo discussion meeting, that women articulated empowerment by this experience; as educators, agents of change and a source of valued information. Conclusion Photovoice should be considered for future interventions as a communication tool on health issues and to empower women to be ambassadors for health promotion.

Deep Knowledge as the Core of Sustainable Societies

2010 ◽  
pp. 141-161 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alex Bennet ◽  
David Bennet
Keyword(s):  
Social Health ◽  
Community Sustainability ◽  
Community Members ◽  
Attractor Network ◽  
Social Communities ◽  
Deep Knowledge ◽  
The Core ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Sustainable Societies

Knowledge-based social communities are critical to sustain economic levels and quality environments for community members. The pace of change, rising uncertainty, exponentially increasing complexity and the resulting anxiety (CUCA) have made competition among nations, cities and communities greater and more fierce. As economies look from industry to knowledge for their prime income generator, the role of knowledge and its supporting infrastructure become critical to economic and social health. In this chapter the authors focus on what deep knowledge is and the environment needed to maximize its contribution to the health and growth of societies. They also introduce knowledge attractor network teams as sources of power for community sustainability.

scholarly journals The Reciprocal Involvement of Family Business Owners and Communities in Business Success

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (10) ◽  
pp. 4048
Author(s):  
Jennifer Johnson Jorgensen ◽  
Diane Masuo ◽  
Linda Manikowske ◽  
Yoon Lee
Keyword(s):  
Survey Data ◽  
Family Business ◽  
Business Owners ◽  
Business Success ◽  
Community Sustainability ◽  
Community Members ◽  
Business Outcomes ◽  
Rare Group ◽  
Over Time

It is believed that highly involved business owners and community members will yield benefits to ensure business and community sustainability over time. However, little research has delved into understanding the role of business owners’ involvement and the community’s involvement in business outcomes. Thus, the purpose of this study was to investigate the reciprocal involvement of family business owners and the community. To investigate this phenomenon, this study utilized survey data from a rare group of business owners who currently operate long-standing businesses. Results indicate that more involved business owners perceived higher levels of business success. When seeking a profit, business owners also tended to be more involved in the community than owners not seeking a profit. However, family-owned businesses felt that the community did not contribute to their businesses and did not stay involved over time. Overall, business owners felt that they contributed more than the community provided in return. Recommendation is made to stress in entrepreneurship curricula the importance of reciprocal involvement between businesses and their communities and vice versa to promote business and community sustainability over time.

scholarly journals (A278) Preliminary Successes and Challenges in the Creation of an Emergency Medical Care Training Program in the Wake of the 2010 Earthquake

2011 ◽  
Vol 26 (S1) ◽  
pp. s93-s93
Author(s):  
E. Sacks ◽  
M. Mastroianni ◽  
K. Hanselman ◽  
V. Cange
Keyword(s):  
Traumatic Injury ◽  
French Language ◽  
Health Educators ◽  
Emergency Medical Care ◽  
Community Members ◽  
Care Training ◽  
High Motivation ◽  
The Government ◽  
Successes And Challenges

BackgroundThe earthquake in January 2010 killed more than 250,000 Haitians and caused traumatic injury to tens of thousands of survivors. In the aftermath of the earthquake, Haitian civilians assisted in various medical roles. Many of the civilians requested training, and 8 months after the earthquake, a team of American clinicians, EMTs and health educators returned to Haiti to teach a course in basic lifesaving and emergency care.MethodsUsing a modified French-language EMS training curriculum, 60 community members with no previous medical experience were trained during an intense 2-month period. Trainings were held to teach basic lifesaving and stabilization skills. The Gwoup Ayisyen pou Ijans was formed and is preparing to take the French-language EMS exam. A follow-up study is being conducted to assess the capabilities of the students.DiscussionPreliminary challenges included securing safe places for training and teaching in both French and Kreyol. Successes were the willingness of trainers to volunteer time and equipment, and the high motivation of the students, despite the inability of the government to promise consistent work for an EMT force.

Reimagining american education: Possible futures: Possible futures for equitable educational assessment

2021 ◽  
Vol 103 (4) ◽  
pp. 54-57
Author(s):  
William R. Penuel
Keyword(s):  
Standardized Testing ◽  
Educational Assessment ◽  
Assessment Practices ◽  
American Education ◽  
Community Members ◽  
Student Work

The COVID-19 pandemic led states and districts to take a break from grading students and pause standardized testing. As part of an ongoing series of articles on how schools might reconceptualize their work, William Penuel considers what kinds of assessment practices should be carried forward, as schools attempt to become more equitable. He suggests that schools look to work students create as evidence of learning, that they ensure their assessment practices recognize students’ various cultures, and that they use student work to make connections with families and community members.

From Pictures to Numbers: Vision Mapping and Sustainability Collaboration between Native American Community Members and Mainstream Scientists

2013 ◽  
Vol 37 (4) ◽  
pp. 1-24 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adam Murry ◽  
Keith James ◽  
Damon Drown
Keyword(s):  
Native American ◽  
Health Education ◽  
Community Development ◽  
Native People ◽  
Government Agencies ◽  
Community Sustainability ◽  
Academic Institutions ◽  
Community Members ◽  
Native Community ◽  
Native Communities

Native communities, in managing their health, education, land, and community development, must constantly interact with mainstream government agencies, academic institutions, and other entities. Cultural worldviews influence such interactions, as do memories of the negative historical encounters Native communities have had with non-Native society. To help foster collaboration between mainstream scientists and Native people toward sustainability, a technique of having them cooperatively develop pictorial visions (i.e. Vision Maps) of Native community sustainability was employed. This paper describes the development of a method of analyzing the resulting pictures and the conclusions that were drawn from collaborative sustainability visions.

scholarly journals Developing an Inquiring Community of Practice: Case Stories From One Middle School’s Efforts for Partnership

2016 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 135-152
Author(s):  
Frank LaBanca
Keyword(s):  
Learning Environment ◽  
Community Of Practice ◽  
Project Based Learning ◽  
Community Members ◽  
Student Centered ◽  
Student Work ◽  
Inquiry Based Learning ◽  
Start Up ◽  
Meaningful Relationships ◽  
Enhance Student Learning

At a start-up urban magnet middle school, we are committed to a student-centered inquiry-based learning environment that values extended project-based learning. In order to make projects relevant, we work with community members to harness their expertise in the design, execution, and evaluation of student work. We recognize that partnerships that allow community members to showcase their own talents, skills, and knowledge forge meaningful relationships that enhance student learning.

scholarly journals Strategi Menghidupkan Motivasi Belajar Siswa Sekolah Dasar di Masa Pandemi Covid-19 Melalui Kelompok Belajar

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 37
Author(s):  
Amirudin Amirudin ◽  
M. Abdan Karochman ◽  
Aliyah Aliyah
Keyword(s):  
Student Learning ◽  
Study Groups ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Learning Motivation ◽  
Student Discipline ◽  
Work Study ◽  
Student Work ◽  
Learning Group ◽  
Parents And Children ◽  
Increasing Student Learning

This study aims to determine strategies in increasing student learning motivation to maintain the continuity of the educational process in the Study From Home (SFH) policy during the COVID-19 pandemic. The approach used in this research is qualitative with the research subject, namely students in the study group in Jungjang village. Data collection techniques used were interviews and documentation. The results showed that the form of the learning group teacher strategy to increase student learning motivation in the SFH policy in the midst of the COVID-19 outbreak was with student work study groups which were proven to increase student learning motivation. The obstacles encountered by the learning group teacher were related to the aspects of the students' parents, learning facilities, and the creativity of the learning group teachers. The benefits of this research are the growth of student motivation, train student discipline, and help improve the closeness between parents and children. Abstrak Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui strategi dalam meningkatkan motivasi belajar siswa untuk menjaga keberlangsungan proses pendidikan dalam kebijakan Study From Home (SFH) pada masa pandemi COVID-19. Pendekatan yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah kualitatif dengan subjek penelitian yaitu siswa kelompok belajar di desa Jungjang. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah wawancara serta dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa bentuk strategi guru kelompok belajar untuk meningkatkan motivasi belajar siswa dalam kebijakan SFH di tengah wabah COVID-19 adalah dengan kelompok belajar kerja tugas siswa yang terbukti dapat meningkatkan motivasi belajar siswa. Hambatan yang ditemui guru kelompok belajar yaitu berkenaan dengan aspek orang tua peserta didik, sarana pembelajaran, dan kreativitas guru kelompok belajar. Adapaun manfaat dari penelitian ini adalah tumbuhnya motivasi belajar siswa, melatih kedisiplinan siswa, serta membantu meningkatkan kedekatan antara orangtua dan anak.

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