Training Program for Leaders in Science Centres. Granada, 22-27 September 2013

Training Program

DAY 1

STRATEGIC PLANNING. How to go from a mission statement to a strategic plan: identification of core values, definition of objectives and planning programs. Relations between formal and informal learning practices. Establishing partnerships with key institutions and advocating your project.

DAY 2

SCIENCE LEARNING. Learning components of science centres programs: conception of workshops and demos, school activities, professional development.

DAY 3

TOP PRIORITIES FOR MANAGERS. Recruiting staff and capacity building. Budget planning. Marketing and fundraising.

DAY 4

EXHIBITION DEVELOPMENT. From concept to realization: how to develop an exhibition in due time including concept development, techniques and workplan.

DAY 5

NEW TECHNOLOGIES. New strategies and opportunities with internet tools (social networks, web, etc.) for exhibitions, marketing and programs.

This training program will include different teaching formats comprising a half-day dedicated to lectures and theoretical contents, and a half-day dedicated to practices: workshops, case studies, working group etc. Speakers and facilitators will be chosen for their consolidated experience in the science centre field in order to give to participants concrete skills and a knowledge based on practical expertise.

Consorcio Parque de las Ciencias

  • Junta de Andalucía
  • Ayuntamiento de Granada
  • Diputación de Granada
  • Universidad de Granada
  • Centro Superior de Investigaciones Científicas
  • Caja Granada
  • FEDER
Avda. de la Ciencia s/n 18006 Granada. Spain. Telf.: +34 958 131 900 Fax: +34 958 133 582