Faculty
Social Science
Supervisor Name
Nicole Neil
Keywords
Inclusion, IDD, Informal Education Centres
Description
Informal education centers such as children’s museums allow children to explore their interests and learn in a fun and immersive environment without worrying about stressors associated with formal education. For children with intellectual and/or developmental disorders (IDD), this setting can be beneficial to learning due to the hands-on approach to activities and interactive exhibits often associated with children’s museums. However, barriers to inclusion for children with IDD exist in informal education centers. This project seeks to identify strengths and barriers to inclusion in the London Children’s Museum. Data collection in the form of interviews with families and staff is currently underway, with a concept mapping task to follow. The results will be shared with the London Children’s Museum once the project is complete.
Acknowledgements
I want to thank Dr. Nicole Neil for her support and guidance with this project, as well as the Western USRI program and the Faculty of Education.
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Document Type
Poster
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Perceptions of Inclusion in Children's Museums - Study Progress Report
Informal education centers such as children’s museums allow children to explore their interests and learn in a fun and immersive environment without worrying about stressors associated with formal education. For children with intellectual and/or developmental disorders (IDD), this setting can be beneficial to learning due to the hands-on approach to activities and interactive exhibits often associated with children’s museums. However, barriers to inclusion for children with IDD exist in informal education centers. This project seeks to identify strengths and barriers to inclusion in the London Children’s Museum. Data collection in the form of interviews with families and staff is currently underway, with a concept mapping task to follow. The results will be shared with the London Children’s Museum once the project is complete.