Abstract
The role of arts in the education of all children is underpinned by several studies and researches. In this framework art museums have a significant role with regards to all children’s relationship with arts and with many learning and social outcomes. In light of the dominant policy and social demands for equity and inclusion, accessible and inclusive museums, the present study investigates the experience, the practices and the suggestions of art museums professionals in Greece regarding educational programs for children with disabilities both from mainstream and Special Education Schools. Based on qualitative data (semi-structured interviews), the results reveal on the one hand a range of museum educational activities and on the other hand the need for a more supportive institutional framework, the role of teachers and issues of collaboration between museums and schools, especially in the case of mainstream schools with students with disabilities.
Presenters
Charikleia KanariAssistant Professor in Museum Education, School of Early Childhood Education, Faculty of Education, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece Angeliki Graonidou
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Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
KEYWORDS
ART MUSEUMS, DISABILITY, INCLUSION
