Abstract
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In Spring of 2023, I developed a special topics course titled Collection Material Handling to introduce students to museum management using Utah State University collections on the Logan, UT campus. The cross-listed upper-level course brought 16 USU students together from two disciplines: anthropology and natural sciences. The publication details how I used various learning theories to guide the creation of course content and how I structured and implemented activities in the classroom and in the collections. Examples of worksheets, activities, student feedback, and recommended improvements to assignments are provided. I encourage instructors to use these resources within current course offerings or implement their own versions of the course within and beyond the USU campuses.
DOI
10.59620/2644-2132.1155
Recommended Citation
Decker, Brenna L.
(2025)
"Design, implementation, and reflection from an interdisciplinary course in museum studies,"
Journal on Empowering Teaching Excellence: Vol. 9:
Iss.
1, Article 5.
DOI: [https://doi.org/]10.59620/2644-2132.1155
Available at:
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/jete/vol9/iss1/5
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Curriculum and Instruction Commons, Higher Education and Teaching Commons, Museum Studies Commons, Other Life Sciences Commons
