Action Research as a Method for Reflective Practice in Museums
- Christian Hviid Mortensen,
- Anne Rørbæk Olesen,
- Sejul Malde,
- University of Southern Denmark,
- Kvorning Design,
- Australian National University,
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Conference Article in Proceeding or Book/Report chapter
Book chapter
Peer-reviewHost publication Subtitle
Theory and DesignOriginal language
EnglishPages from-to (Number of pages)
Pages 105-123Publication milestones
- Published - 2022
Publication status
Published - 2022
Publisher
Amsterdam University PressISBN (Electronic)
9789048552849Host publication title
Hybrid Museum ExperiencesAbstract
Abstract
In this chapter we propose action research as a vehicle for reflective
practice and organisational learning. We consider organisational learning
essential to getting the most out of the digital opportunities and challenges
that museums are currently facing. We show how the GIFT action research
process functioned as a cross-organisational community of practice (COP)
with participants from 10 museums in Europe and USA. The COP provided
a safe space for reflection on museum practice for museum professionals
and resulted in a set of recommendations on novel ways of working. These
ways of working are illustrated with examples from our process. Finally,
we discuss some barriers for engaging in action research, embedding
learning and sustaining COPs.
In this chapter we propose action research as a vehicle for reflective
practice and organisational learning. We consider organisational learning
essential to getting the most out of the digital opportunities and challenges
that museums are currently facing. We show how the GIFT action research
process functioned as a cross-organisational community of practice (COP)
with participants from 10 museums in Europe and USA. The COP provided
a safe space for reflection on museum practice for museum professionals
and resulted in a set of recommendations on novel ways of working. These
ways of working are illustrated with examples from our process. Finally,
we discuss some barriers for engaging in action research, embedding
learning and sustaining COPs.
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