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We
are at an exciting stage in the development
of our Education programme. Our Learning Space
will be equipped for art activities and adaptable
for indoor gardening.
Outdoor
learning opportunities will be available in
the Knot Garden and St Mary’s Garden.
St
Mary’s Garden is a public garden adjacent
to the museum that has dedicated growing spaces
for education use.
Hands
on practical workshops will give children and
young people first hand experience of gardening
and of making art inspired by gardens.
Aims & Objectives
To value the importance of first hand experience
and multi-sensory learning
A greater emphasis on the practical aspects of
gardening
Outreach to schools and community groups
Working with teachers to provide specific learning
opportunities
Examples
of school activities undertaken during 2008:
Pop-up Books –
artist led workshops using the Knot Garden as
a stimulus.
Seed sowing workshops
for school groups visiting the museum.
The planting
of edible flowers in St Mary’s Garden.
Gifted
and Talented mathematics activities using the
museum building, collections and garden.
Outreach
clubs and gardening activities with local primary
schools
Outreach
arts workshops in schools linked to Waterloo Carnival.
About
the Schools and Community Officer
Janine
Nelson is the Museum's first Schools and Community
Officer. Previously, a secondary school teacher
for 20 years, her background is in art, literacy
and special needs. She also has experience of
working with pupils with EAL (English as an
Additional Language).
Keen
to develop an education programme that can support
teachers and schools, an aspect of the service
will be outreach into schools and the community
as well as tailor made museum-based sessions.
Contact
details
Janine
Nelson
Telephone: 020 7401 8865 *836
Fax: 020 7401 8869
E-mail: janine@gardenmuseum.org.uk
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