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Learning

Learning is at the heart of museums, libraries and archives.

"Learning is a process of active engagement with experience. It is what people do when they want to make sense of the world. It may involve the development or deepening of skills, knowledge, understanding, awareness, values, ideas and feelings, or an increase in the capacity to reflect. Effective learning leads to change, development and the desire to learn more." (Adapted from Campaign for Learning).

The MLA works with the sector to increase opportunities for adult, child and family learners to progress and achieve their creativity and unlock their potential.

Adult learners

Museums, libraries and archives - places for adult learning

MLA is working with DIUS to integrate museums, libraries and archives in the Government’s Informal Adult Learning Strategy.

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Family learning

Family and early years learning

Museums, libraries and archives are uniquely placed to support families and early years children

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Learning websites

Useful websites for adult learning

We work with a range of organisations to help promote adult learning and help develop policy

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School age children

Teachers, children, museums, libraries and archives

Museums, libraries and archives work successfully with schools, teachers and school-age children.

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Inspiring learning

An improvement framework for museums, libraries and archives

The website Inspiring Learning for All is MLA's toolkit for inclusive learning in museums, libraries and archives.

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