Three workshops were held between February and June 2023. The workshops were designed to provide professional development and learning opportunities for teachers and to create a unit by bringing together the expertise of teachers and museum educators, together with theoretical and empirical thinking about cross-curricular and disaster education.
22nd February 2023, SeaCity Museum
Introductions
Project goals and plans [Wonyong]
Why integrate science and history learning? [Wonyong]
Strategies for integrating informal and formal learning [Neta]
Guided tour of SeaCity Museum (Southampton's Titanic Story) [Andy]
Exploring national curriculum connections (KS3 Science & History) [Rachele]
Generate initial ideas for lessons [Rachele]
15 May 2023, University of Southampton (Boldrewood Campus)
Principles of of curriculum design
Place/community-based learning
Disaster education
Develop a scheme of work for 8 KS3 lessons
Lesson foci
Integration of museum experience
Cross-subject learning objectives
Availability of resources and exhibits
29th June 2023, University of Southampton (Avenue Campus)
Develop Titanic lesson plans and materials
Share feedback on lesson plans
Reflect on the process
Strategies to disseminate developed materials