Iguchi, Jack Hisao; (1995) Environmental education through museums: a case study of the ecology exhibition in the Natural History Museum, London. Doctoral thesis (Ph.D), Institute of Education, University of London.

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This researcher's view is that, "the most urgent task for human beings is to stop the destruction of our physical environment." It is his view that public awareness of this situation must be raised by means of environmental education especially as conununi ty education. This is what this researcher sees as the particular role of museums. This thesis consists of three parts. These are as follows. / 1. Historical Analysis (Background), (chapters 1,2,3,4) First of all, this thesis looks into "Museum Education in General", including definitions of museum, and history of museums and museum education. Secondly, "Environmental Education" is examined both generally and specifically through museums. Thirdly, in order to research how to set up effective educational exhibitions, "Visitor Studies for Museum Education" are examined. Then, the "Research Focus and Approach" are discussed including research methodology and secondary data analyses. / 2. Present Condition (A case study), (chapters 5,6, 7) This case study of the Ecology Exhibition in the Natural History Museum, London consists of several methods and points of view. First of all, the exhibition is examined from the physical standpoint such as publicity, organisation and physical conditions named "Physical Analysis". Secondly, it focuses on visitors'psychological points of view using the methods of observation, questionnaire and interview named "Psychological Analysis". Thirdly, the social influences of this exhibition upon visitors are examined using the methods of questionnaire, ecology quiz, interview (in the gallery and streets), and mailed questionnaires to schools. This method is called "Sociological Analysis" as interpreted and used by this author. / 3. Future Role (Contribution), (chapter 8) This final part is a brief summary of the case study, using some diagrammatical descriptions in order to throw extra light on the issues of museums and environmental education. It suggests a future role for ecology museums so as to save our vulnerable planet and to pass it on whole to the 22nd century, which is this author's ultimate objective.

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