Episode 83
Engaging with Teens in the Museum
What words come to mind when you hear the word ‘teenager’? Or the word ‘adolescence’?
Do you love working with teens or feel a little apprehensive?
I’ve recently been facilitating some team trainings in museums about how to engage with teenagers and so I’ve been thinking a lot about the best ways to work with teens. It's also a subject I get asked about a lot.
Here are some tips and ideas for better ways to engage with teenagers in the museum on your guided tours and programmes.
I'm exploring:
- Why our thoughts shape our attitude towards teens
- Seeing teenage behaviour through a developmental lens
- Positive reasons for working with teens
- Creating an inclusive, warm and friendly atmosphere
- The importance of shared ownership
- The role of open-ended questions and careful listening
- Reading the group and avoiding false clues
- Why less is more
- And why teens like to discuss themes of global significance
Links
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5 harmful myths and 5 inspiring truths about teenagers - Big Think
Episode 44 - The 4 elements of a great introduction
