When we see what the animals actually look like, it is easier to understand what the teacher is saying. sabine, 8 th year, and ida, 9 th year 9
the <strong>Danish</strong> <strong>museum</strong> <strong>of</strong> media, Brandts Torv 1, 5000 Odense C, Region Southern Denmark. 34,000 visitors annually. www.medie<strong>museum</strong>.dk. The day’s news broadcast is recorded and produced in the <strong>museum</strong>’s TV studio. The <strong>Danish</strong> Museum <strong>of</strong> Media, 2008 the <strong>Danish</strong> <strong>museum</strong> <strong>of</strong> media is obligated via the <strong>museum</strong> act to shed light on conditions and changes in the graphic industry, the printed media and the electronic media. Teaching The course ‘TV news’ takes place in the <strong>museum</strong>’s TV studio, which forms part <strong>of</strong> the exhibition area. The pupils choose roles as journalists, newsreaders, camera crew etc. They then work with the production <strong>of</strong> a topical news broadcast by gathering news and pictorial material via the Internet. Teaching focuses on importance, news value, identification, conflict and copyright as well as ethical and aesthetic issues related to the composition <strong>of</strong> a news broadcast. The programme is recorded and published on the <strong>museum</strong>’s website. The teaching is <strong>aimed</strong> at giving the pupils tools for relating critically to printed and electronic media. Teaching resources The teaching supplements the subjects <strong>of</strong> <strong>Danish</strong>, history and media studies. The <strong>museum</strong> has elaborated printed teaching material. Teaching is handled by the person responsible for teaching along with four teachers (TV producer, MA, teacher, BA, leadership training). Furthermore, a number <strong>of</strong> volunteers (retired pr<strong>of</strong>essionals) are attached to the <strong>museum</strong>’s live workshops. The teaching is evaluated systematically and focuses on the pupils’ learning and the teachers’ satisfaction. 10 the danish <strong>museum</strong> <strong>of</strong> media The <strong>Danish</strong> Museum <strong>of</strong> Media Users 21-50 primary/lower secondary school classes, 11-20 upper secondary classes and 1-5 vocational training classes annually receive teaching, as do groups <strong>of</strong> children and young people with special needs etc Partners and development The <strong>museum</strong> collaborates with the Art Hall at Brandt’s and the Museum <strong>of</strong> Photo Art in a joint teaching and dissemination centre at Brandt’s Textile Mill with a focus on the relationship between children, young people and teaching. The <strong>museum</strong> participates in the DREAM project, which is supported by the <strong>Danish</strong> Council for Strategic Research. In connection with the subproject Learning 2.0: Digital Literacies and Innovation, the <strong>museum</strong> employs a PhD in digital competences and creative learning processes. I think it is worth recommending, because it is easier to learn when you complete a practical assignment. laura, 8th year