Still unfolding through time and space : a qualitative phenomenological pilot study of education at 9/11 Memorial & Museum
Title
Still unfolding through time and space : a qualitative phenomenological pilot study of education at 9/11 Memorial & Museum
Creator
Egger, Owen R. S.
Description
Egger, Owen R. S.
This dissertation presents an in-depth case study of the National September 11 Memorial & Museum (9/11 Memorial) as an alternative learning space. The study explores the unique pedagogical and andragogical practices, technology use, and physical space characteristics that contribute to authentic learner engagement and connection with educational material. The research reveals that 9/11 Memorial leverages its unique resources, such as authentic artifacts and the physical location at Ground Zero, to create a reflective and empathetic learning environment. The study also highlights the museum's use of contemporary technologies to connect learners across space and time, and the role of the museum's physical layout in fostering an authentic learner experience. The virtual educational offerings of 9/11 Memorial are also examined, revealing their potential to extend the reach of the museum’s programs to learners who would otherwise not be able to engage with the memory of the 9/11 attacks.
This dissertation presents the first case study in a larger body of work seeking to develop a grounded theory and model for understanding and analyzing alternative learning spaces. The findings of this study contribute to the understanding of how alternative learning spaces can be effectively utilized for educational purposes and provide insights for future research and practice in this area.
This dissertation presents an in-depth case study of the National September 11 Memorial & Museum (9/11 Memorial) as an alternative learning space. The study explores the unique pedagogical and andragogical practices, technology use, and physical space characteristics that contribute to authentic learner engagement and connection with educational material. The research reveals that 9/11 Memorial leverages its unique resources, such as authentic artifacts and the physical location at Ground Zero, to create a reflective and empathetic learning environment. The study also highlights the museum's use of contemporary technologies to connect learners across space and time, and the role of the museum's physical layout in fostering an authentic learner experience. The virtual educational offerings of 9/11 Memorial are also examined, revealing their potential to extend the reach of the museum’s programs to learners who would otherwise not be able to engage with the memory of the 9/11 attacks.
This dissertation presents the first case study in a larger body of work seeking to develop a grounded theory and model for understanding and analyzing alternative learning spaces. The findings of this study contribute to the understanding of how alternative learning spaces can be effectively utilized for educational purposes and provide insights for future research and practice in this area.
Date
2023
Publisher
Alverno College
Extent
138 pages
Language
English
Format
PDF
Type
Text
Dissertation
Subject
National September 11 Memorial & Museum (Organization)
Active learning
Grounded theory
Alternative learning spaces
Pedagogical practices
Andragogical practices
Technology use
Physical space
Authentic learner engagement
Virtual educational offerings
Model development
Rights
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Collection
Citation
Egger, Owen R. S., “Still unfolding through time and space : a qualitative phenomenological pilot study of education at 9/11 Memorial & Museum,” Alverno College Library Digital Commons, accessed May 15, 2024, https://alverno.omeka.net/items/show/891.