List members may be interested in the following new publication:

Until now there has been no manual available which addresses the key issues involved in teaching interpretation to others. 

The Interpretive Training Handbook fills this gap. It distils the experience of one of the world's leading interpretive trainers, John Veverka, and is based on his training techniques and exercises developed over three decades, and currently used in his university level interpretation training courses. 

Designed for use with a wide range of specialist staff - including interpretors, educators, designers, curators, gallery "explainers", guides and volunteers - in museums, galleries, science centres, historic houses and sites, parks, zoos and commercial tours, the book includes sample pre-and post-test "exams" that let you check if your training is actually working.

The techniques presented in the book are proven to work in illustrating interpretive concepts and principles. They are supplemented by a wealth of forms, checklists, exercises, worksheets, lesson plans and teaching aids designed to be freely copied and used.   

For a limited time only, the book is available at reduced price:

* Save over 10% on the published price

* PLUS receive a free full Digital Edition to read immediately

* PLUS be among the first to receive the printed edition by 30 December 

For full details of the book, the author, and to place your order, please visit:

Among the key topics covered are:

* Developing your training plan 

* Developing the activity framework 

* Developing a training manual 

* Developing hands-on learning sessions 

* Developing a lesson plan 

* Developing pre- and post-test evaluation 

* Developing a schedule of instruction 

* Planning for the training environment 

* Interpretive learning concepts with activities 

* Teaching the definition, theories and objectives of interpretation 

* Small group activity dynamics

* Evaluating your interpretive training workshop 

* Developing your course pre- and post-test exam 

Meantime, any questions, just drop me an email.

Graeme Farnell

MuseumsEtc

PS We offer all our readers an unconditional guarantee: if, once received, you decide for any reason this book is not for you, simply return it to us for a full refund!

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