Split – Museums: Hands-On Experiential Education

Course Description

Museums as hubs for digitalization, innovation, and interaction

In today’s world, museums and galleries are more relevant than ever. They have evolved from exclusive repositories of curated collections into inclusive, dynamic spaces that integrate art, science, history, and technology. Museums stimulate curiosity, inspire creativity, and foster professional and personal growth, making them invaluable educational resources.

This Erasmus+ KA1 course is designed for teachers to experience a completely different learning environment, helping them develop creativity, critical thinking, observation, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Participants will explore how museum methods and pedagogies can enhance both curricular and extracurricular activities.

With the guidance of experienced teacher trainers, participants will visit Diocletian’s Palace, the Gallery of Ivan Meštrović, the Maritime Museum, Jadro-excursion site-park and interpretation centre, and other gallery sites in the Split region. Participants will also learn how museums collaborate with local schools and teachers and how they design impactful educational projects.

Informal interactions with colleagues from across Europe will allow participants to build networks and gain insight into Croatian traditions, cultural heritage, and natural beauty. By the end of the course, participants will have a comprehensive and innovative toolkit to enrich their educational practices and enhance student learning.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Develop critical thinking skills through analysis, connections, and interpretive activities.
  
• Experience multisensory learning, enhancing comprehension through visual, tactile, and auditory stimuli.
  
• Foster cultural literacy by appreciating diverse perspectives, traditions, and historical narratives.
  
• Recognize interdisciplinary connections and understand how different disciplines overlap and influence one another.
  
• Acquire experiential knowledge through hands-on activities and interactive exhibits, applying theory to practice.
  
• Cultivate curiosity and a sense of wonder, encouraging questioning and inquiry.
  
• Enhance communication skills via discussions, presentations, and written reflections on museum experiences.
  
• Foster civic awareness, encouraging reflection on societal issues and personal roles as responsible citizens.
  

Please note: Activities and museum access are subject to change due to staff availability, group size adjustments, or unforeseen logistical issues.

The Course Fee Includes:

• Full programme of study sessions (minimum 35 hours per week)
  
• Course materials
  
• Certificate of attendance
  
• Europass, Learning Agreement, Quality Agreement
  
• Visits to local institutions
  
• Personalized support
  
• Expertise of local provider on location during the mobility
  
• Free WIFI internet
  
• Coffee and tea breaks
  
• Administration costs
  

Enhance your professional and personal development under Erasmus+, network with colleagues from across Europe, and explore the vibrant culture and history of Split, Croatia while bringing museum-based learning into your classroom.