Date of Award
Spring 5-14-2025
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
MA Museum Professions
Department
Communication and the Arts
Advisor
James J. Kimble, PhD
Committee Member
Jess Rauchberg, PhD
Committee Member
Taylor M. Henry, PhD
Keywords
Museums, Learning Disabilities, Museum Education, Special Education, Professional Development, Critical Disability Studies
Abstract
For over a century, the role of museums as learning institutions has been considered alongside that of schools. However, special education practices are rarely adapted for museum education, requiring educators in museum contexts to undertake extra work to accommodate those with learning disabilities. This thesis used Qualitative Comparative Analysis and Textual Analysis to review pedagogical white papers and academic research on museum programs aimed at neurodivergent audiences. The findings were used to create a professional development guide for museum educators at a range of different types of museums.
Recommended Citation
Davis, Elaine L., "Joy in Lifelong Learning: An Introduction to Planning for Learning Disabilities in Museum Education" (2025). Seton Hall University Dissertations and Theses (ETDs). 4373.
https://scholarship.shu.edu/dissertations/4373
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