Still unfolding through time and space : a qualitative phenomenological pilot study of education at 9/11 Memorial & Museum

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.

Grantor dc:publisher

Alverno College

Year dc:date

2023

Author dc:creator

• Egger, Owen R. S.

• 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

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• These materials may be used by individuals and libraries for personal use, research, teaching (including distribution to classes), or for any fair use as defined by U.S. Copyright Law.

Language dc:language

English

Repository record dc:identifier

https://alverno.omeka.net/items/show/891

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:alverno.omeka.net:891