Museums Providing Opportunities for Promoting a Positive Sense of Self in the Early Years
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https://doi.org/10.29311/mas.v13i2.323Abstract
Ethnicity and culture impact every person in both overt and subtle ways. At a very young age, children develop a sense of who they are and begin to construct meaning regarding their heritage, families, and communities. Research shows that children form ‘pre-prejudices’ that are set firmly in place by the age of eight. Evidence also suggests that parents and teachers need tools to provide children with the support they need to build a positive self-identity and an appreciation for others. Through collections, cultural artifacts, artistic masterpieces and everyday objects, museums are in a unique position to provide teachers and parents with important information that helps children gain insight about themselves and others from around the world.Downloads
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03/01/2015
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Bowers, B., Brightful, D., Heflin, C., Hindley, A., Kiehl, K. L., Pruckno, E., … Wolfe, J. (2015). Museums Providing Opportunities for Promoting a Positive Sense of Self in the Early Years. Museum & Society, 13(2), 142–157. https://doi.org/10.29311/mas.v13i2.323
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