Course Syllabus
Contact Information
Course Details
For a list of course activities, scroll to the bottom of this page.
Course Prerequisites
Graduate standing, CAS 5003 and MST 5113; or permission of the dean.
Course Materials
- Falk, Dierking, and Foutz. In Principle, In Practice: Museums as Learning Institutions. ISBN-10: 075910977X, ISBN-13: 978-0759109773.
- Falk, J. H. (2018). Learning From Museums: Visitor Experience & the Making of Meaning. (2nd Ed.). Rowman & Littlefield. ISBN-10: 1442275995. ISBN-13: 9781442275997.
- Excellence and Equity: Education and Public Dimension of Museums
- Schunk, D.H. (2020) Learning Theories: An Educational Perspective, 8th ed. ISBN 9780134893754, ebook - ISBN 9780134984179.
Other required materials are linked on the units' resources page on Canvas.
Grades
Breakdown
| Activity | % |
|---|---|
| Discussions (10 points each) | 15% |
| Learning Theories Essay | 15% |
| Technology Research Assignment | 10% |
| Course Spanning Project (3 parts worth 20 points each) | 20% |
| Final Project Outline | 10% |
| Final Project | 30% |
| TOTAL | 100% |
Scale
| Percentage | Letter Grade |
|---|---|
| 90–100% | A |
| 80–89% | B |
| 70–79% | C |
| 60–69% | D |
| Below 60% | F |
Late assignments will incur a 10% penalty
Course Components
Discussion Evaluations
Students' evaluations include the following:
- The quality of critical thinking demonstrated, in both initial posts and replies to peers,
- Direct reference (including citations) to assigned readings and videos, and
- Number of postings each week.
Individual Assignment
This paper requires students to analyze a case or address a set of questions, related to the learning unit’s content. Students must use Chicago formatting and demonstrate university-level critical thinking and writing skills.
Final Project
Over the semester, students will develop a museum public program or exhibit illustrating object-based learning and best practices of museum education regarding learning theories. The program will incorporate selected learning theories. The program or exhibit can be developed as an:
- Interpretive guide or tour
- Exhibit or exhibit script
- Online or technology program, game, or exhibit
Your final project will consist of two components:
- The actual program or exhibit
- A narrative about the project
Course Policies
Communication
Instructors are expected to return e-mails in a timely fashion, within 24-48 hours. Use only your OU email address for all OU correspondence and assignments.
Feedback
Instructors are expected to return written assignments, quizzes, and exams in a week or less.
Absences & Late Policy
While faculty members are expected to communicate with the class throughout the academic session, it is your responsibility to maintain personal communication with your instructors. If you are going to be delayed in submitting assignments, you should make all efforts to contact your instructors in advance to let them know about your situation. Keep in mind that in most cases, it is at the discretion of the instructor whether to grant an extension or apply late penalties to an assignment received after the posted deadline.
Faculty members are not obligated to initiate contact with you before giving an assignment or final grades. If you have several outstanding/late assignments, your grade may be seriously impacted.
Plagiarism
Academic misconduct in any form is inimical to the purposes and functions of the university and therefore is unacceptable and rigorously prohibited.
Policy on Military Students
OU's Policy on Students Called to Active Military Duty outlines important information about how the university works to support students who are currently serving in the U.S. armed forces.
University Academic Policies and Student Support
Access the University Academic Policies Document.
Course Summary:
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