Guidance and advice Category

Decolonising Learning in Museums

Sonia Sharma discusses the impact of the British Empire on how the histories of people of colour are taught in British Schools, and provides inspiration for museum educators looking to decolonise learning in their organisations.

CV Basics with Fair Museum Jobs

Fair Museums Jobs recap the main takeaways from their CV Basics workshop with GEM.

Diversifying the Content on MyLearning

Izzy Bartley discusses the ongoing diversification of learning resource website MyLearning, managed by Leeds Museum & Galleries. This insightful blog explores the importance of providing diverse representation across the curriculum, and is a must-read for anyone managing a learning resource platform.

Breakout rooms

Blog post by Heritage Learning Manager at Carlisle Cathedral and GEM North West Area Rep Sarah Cameron on how to make the most of breakout room sessions.

Decolonising the Curriculum: what does this mean for museum learning?

Hear directly from Kate Fellows and Emily Nelson of Leeds Museums and Galleries on the importance of decolonisation for museum learning and how to positively change your education programmes.

In the same the storm but not the same boat; Leeds Museums and Galleries approach to a Recovery Curriculum

Hear directly from museum educators at Leeds Museums & Galleries about how they are approaching a recovery curriculum to help schools return to a new normal in the wake of the events of 2020/2021.

One to One a year on…

Reflections on the GEM One to One Mentoring Programme one year on from its inception. Read more about this programme and get involved!

Routes into the Museum and Heritage Sector: Lighting the Way for Young People

By Tascha von Uexkull How can we support young people trying to enter the museums and heritage sector workforce in tangible and meaningful ways? It’s a pertinent question, and one that I have given much thought; not least because as a young person trying to pursue a career in museum learning, I have encountered a […]

New Museums and Human Rights Guide by Henry McGhie

GEM 2020 AGM Keynote Speaker and Consultant specialising in museums, sustainability and the Sustainable Development Goals, climate education and action, ecology and nature conservation, leadership and strategy has debuted a guide on Museums and Human Rights, and how museums can use them as a guide to their decision-making. Read more below, download and share your thoughts with […]

Adapting a schools programme in response to Covid-19

Read about the lockdown learning journey of Wakefield Museums and Castles in adjusting to the changing museum education landscape due to Covid-19. Read this blog article by Louise Bragan...