Learning Research
We believe that research underpins learning at all levels - from action research undertaken by children and educators to collections-based research led by academics and artists.
A programme being run by PhD student Julian Hartley as part of his research practice at the Centre for Museology, University of Manchester.
Research and evaluation of family learning programmes at the Whitworth and other Manchester museums and galleries, undertaken by NIACE. Commissioned by Renaissance North West.
Children as co-researchers in the design of museum and gallery learning, Renaissance North West.
Andrew Vaughan, Learning and Interpretation Manager ran this action research programme to explore how regular exposure to an art gallery support reflection, personalised learning and independent thinking in Year 2-3 pupils. Commissioned by Creative Partnerships.
Primary Consultant Museums and Galleries (2007)
An evaluation of the impact of museum and gallery visits in
Manchester on literacy attainment at KS2 and of the role of embedded
Primary Consultant (Museums and Galleries) with Manchester Education
Partnership. Abstract and report by Julian Stanley, University of
Warwick. Commissioned by Renaissance North West.