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Integrating Cultural Heritage and Museology: Innovative Practices in Education

Unit Commended: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
Good Practice Recognised: Integrating Cultural Heritage and Museology: Innovative Practices in Education
Description:

This submission highlights the "Cultural Heritage and Museums" module the Master of Education (Cultural Communication and Education) program. The course offers an immersive exploration of cultural heritage and museology, intertwining theoretical knowledge with hands-on experiences. Students engage deeply with heritage concepts through a rich array of practical activities, including curated museum visits, interactive exhibitions, and cultural heritage research projects. These activities are designed not only to enhance students' understanding of cultural heritage but also to empower them to apply this knowledge creatively within educational contexts, thus fostering a profound appreciation for cultural preservation and museological practices.

Merits

The "Cultural Heritage and Museums" module stands out as a beacon of innovative educational practice, seamlessly blending academic rigor with real-world application. By immersing students in both the theoretical frameworks and the lived experiences of cultural heritage and museology, the module transcends traditional learning boundaries. It offers students a unique opportunity to engage with cultural artifacts, explore historic sites, and collaborate with experts in the field, all of which enrich their educational journey and equip them with the skills needed to contribute meaningfully to the preservation and promotion of cultural heritage. 

These items include but are not limited to:

  1. Heritage, Memory and Creativity: Exhibition Project of “Cultural Heritage and Museums” module from Master of Education (Cultural Communication and Education) Programme
  2. “Process of Value Cocreation” learning activity
  3. A visit to “Macau Kong Tac Lam Temple” 
  4. A visit to “Exhibition Room of Master Lu Ban’s Woodcraft Works” 
  5. Guest sharing by museum professional
  6. Attended the “Shenzhen Innovative Culture Study Tour” in Shenzhen 
  7. Attended the “Chinese Culture Training Camp for university students of Shanghai and Macao” in Shanghai
  8. Attended the “CodeCraft” software skills training
  9. Attended the “Macao-Taiwan Cross-cultural Exchange of Arts and Education Study Tour” in Taipei
  10. Participated in the research project on intangible cultural heritage of Macao organised by Centre of Sino-Western Cultural Studies (commissioned by Cultural Affairs Bureau)
     

 

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