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Claire Stockman posted a reply on Re: Training and Supporting Floor Staff to Deal...
Wednesday, Mar 1, 2023 at 12:26 PM
Said: We are observing behaviors and deregulation in children happening more frequently and with more prevalence. Our guest-facing staff receive training on strategies for including all learners. While it was designed to ensure the successful...
Scott Turner posted a new Topic
Wednesday, Mar 1, 2023 at 12:22 PM
Sensory Map Creation
Hi All,
I am working with a consultant on the early steps of a sensory map for our museum. I'm reaching out with a few questions for other museums that are already using one for their visitors. I am comfortable with the content of the map itself, but I am wondering:
I am working with a consultant on the early steps of a sensory map for our museum. I'm reaching out with a few questions for other museums that are already using one for their visitors. I am comfortable with the content of the map itself, but I am wondering:
- Did you create your map in-house or work with an external consultant?
- If you created it in-house, what program did you use to create your Sensory Map?
- How are you hosting the...
Elizabeth Leahey posted a reply on Re: Background checks for external presenters
Wednesday, Mar 1, 2023 at 11:16 AM
Said: Thank you Lauren and Rachel for your responses! Our current policies are similar to what you describe, Lauren, and this will likely be how we move forward. And good to learn about the Raptor system, should we ever feel the need to imple...
Barbara Hall posted a reply on Re: Training and Supporting Floor Staff to Deal...
Tuesday, Feb 28, 2023 at 2:02 PM
Said: Mary,I am glad you brought this up. We have similar challenges and would love to know if there are resources out there. Thanks for sharing - hope to see some feedback soon!
Mary Maher posted a new Topic
Tuesday, Feb 28, 2023 at 1:47 PM
Training and Supporting Floor Staff to Deal with Visitors in the Post-Pandemic Museum Environment
Over the past year+, as kids have returned to school and families have returned to museums, both institutions have struggled with some unusually disruptive and sometimes destructive behaviors among children and greater inattention among adults. Covid learning loss that has affected so many children goes beyond academic; many children’s social-emotional learning has also been interrupted.
Floor staff are typically responsible for ensuring a good and safe m...
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