Introduction to Heritage Interpretation for Site Managers
Date:
01 – 03 October 2024
Location:
Online Training Program
Application Deadline:
1 September 2024
Heritage Interpretation
Vacancies for the workshops are limited, so please apply early.
Instructor:
Valya Stergioti,
comes to the world of heritage interpretation through her interests for natural and cultural heritage and her studies in environmental decision making. Valya is an interpretive trainer, planner and consultant and has run a multitude of training workshops on heritage interpretation all over Europe. For eight years she was the training coordinator of Interpret Europe. “When I was young, I loved stories and tales of all kinds. Later, I learned that telling stories is even more fascinating than just listening to them. By now, I have understood that helping others to create and communicate their own stories is what I love the most.
Heritage Interpretation provides a well-structured framework for non-formal learning, aimed at creating meaningful and unforgettable experiences for visitors. This immersive three-day course offers participants the opportunity to delve into the principles of high-quality heritage interpretation and gain hands-on experience in implementing it at their own sites.
Through a dynamic mix of interactive exercises, group collaboration, engaging presentations, and insightful discussions, participants will acquire the skills to transform mere phenomena into captivating experiences. They will learn how to evoke a deep resonance within visitors at heritage sites, guiding them towards profound insights and nurturing an appreciation for all aspects of heritage. Additionally, participants will develop the ability to provide and receive constructive feedback to and from their peers.
For details on fees, application procedures and available scholarships, see the official announcement of the workshop here.
On successfully completing the workshop students will be able to:
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- ● Understand the basic principles of heritage interpretation.
- ● Recognise the quality criteria that contribute to the development of heritage interpretation.
- ● Distinguish different types of audiences and attend their needs.
- ● Consider different interpretive media and select the most appropriate for each site.
- ● Be aware of the basic principles for developing interpretive themes and main themes to present heritage phenomena.
- ● Be able to link heritage phenomena with universal concepts and values.
- ● Acknowledge the value of open-ended questions, as tools of engagement of participants in heritage interpretation.
