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- Engaging Communities in Civic Learning through Museums and Historic Sites
Session: Engaging Communities in Civic Learning through Museums and Historic SitesMonday, April 711 AM - 12:15 PM Location: Ithaca Downtown Conference Center About: This session will explore practical applications of the Educating for American Democracy (EAD) Roadmap for K-12 civic learning through a collaborative case study involving the Intrepid Museum’s Exploring Civics toolkit and the New Jersey State House Tour Program. This session introduces an adaptable framework that connects students to their communities via historical narratives and civic themes, fostering pride and civic engagement. Using the toolkit developed by the Intrepid Museum, presenters will share methods and activities that encourage students to explore civic roles, create positive change, and appreciate the diversity within the American community.Presenters: Gerrie Hall, Director, Lifelong Learning, Intrepid Museum Gerrie Bay Hall, MA, has worked in the museum education field for over 20 years, the last 15 of which have been at the Intrepid Museum. She is an active member of the wider museum field, serving as a peer reviewer for the Journal of Museum Education, presents work regularly at conferences, and is Adjunct Faculty at Seton Hall University in the Museum Professions Graduate program.Matt Murphy, Tour Program Educator, New Jersey State House Tour Program, New Jersey State Legislature Matt Murphy is an experienced educator specializing in museum interpretation and program development, with a proven background in visitor engagement, facilitative dialogue, DEAI initiatives, and team management at prominent historic sites, including Eastern State Penitentiary and Alcatraz Island. Currently, he is the Tour Program Educator at the New Jersey State House. |
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