Informal learning in museums
Informal learning is learning which takes place outside the formal system (and which happens in an informal way) such as that provided by family, friends, work, leisure, libraries, museums and mass media.
Informal learning includes:
Family learning
Family learning involves more than one generation. Family members can include friends as well as family, reflecting the range of support relationships that individuals rely on in the twenty first century..
This form of learning can bring a number of benefits to all involved. Just some of them are:
- Personal growth and expanded horizons
- Increased employability and improved career development prospects
- A broader range of interests and a wider social life
- The ability to create your own future
In the right hand menu is a list of family learning and informal learning resources which will give you pointers to some organisations who can help with developing these areas of learning.
The launch of the Kids in Museums manifesto, and inclusion of MGS members in the 2009 Guardian Family Friendly Museum Award, will be of interest to members