Museums as an Avenue for Enhancing Engagement and Educational Outcomes for Underserved Students. (July 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Elswick, Susan; Delavega, Elena
• Is Part Of: Research on social work practice. Volume 31:Number 5(2021)
• Page Start: 520
• Page End: 528
• Publication Date: 2021-07
• Subjects: museums -- educational outcomes -- marginalized students -- social work; Social service -- Periodicals; 361.3205
• DOI: 10.1177/1049731520936762
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1049-7315

Abstract

Museums are the places where we hold treasures for display and study and where learning on a broad range of subjects can occur. However, for many marginalized populations, museums feel off-limits and inaccessible. There is evidence and research to support that exposing "at-risk" youth to programming within museums has a positive and lasting effect across multiple life domains. This article will review one specific museum-based pilot program as an intervention for improving outcomes for "at-risk" youth across domains of self-efficacy and knowledge in the field of science and education. Outcomes as well as recommendations for future replications will be shared.