Museum of Science, Boston

The Museum of Science, Boston will increase the capacity of its science educators to deliver exhibits and programs that are consistent with next generation science. The museum will collect and analyze information from other informal science institutions about their strategies for informal science educator workplace learning; develop a program focused on reflective practice and program experimentation for a combined group of novice, mid-career and senior museum educators; and demonstrate staff learning by sharing newly aligned exhibit and program activities with school-based educators. Both students and teachers learning in the environment will benefit from exhibits and programs developed with a strong understanding of the newest recommendations for school-based science learning. This project will also result in a synthesis of current practices for staff development within informal institutions.