Learning

Designated collection at Cornish Museum

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 learning

Museums, libraries and archives provide inspiring resources and local community spaces to support the Big Society enabling

Family learning

Museums, libraries and archives are uniquely placed to support families and early years children. Based in local communities...

Learning websites

MLA works with a range of organisations to help promote adult learning and help develop policy.

School age children

MLA encourages museums, libraries and archives to develop a broad range of learning experiences for school-aged children with...

Inspiring learning

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

Responsibilities transfer

From 1st October 2011, this site will not be updated, so please treat it as the static archive it is. This is because <a target="_Blank" href="http://www.artscouncil.org.uk/">Arts Council England</a> has now taken over museums and libraries responsibilities. <a target="_blank" href="http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/">The National Archives</a> has assumed responsibility for strategic leadership of the Archives sector. Arts Council responsibilities will also now include the Renaissance programme, Museum Accreditation, and Library Development, together with cultural property services such as Export Licensing and the Acceptance in Lieu scheme. The National Archives has assumed responsibility for providing strategic leadership to the archives sector and advising government on its development. The MLA is now winding down, with a skeleton staff remaining until May 2012 to complete the management of existing Renaissance contracts, complete outstanding financial and contractual arrangements and prepare for the appointment of a liquidator. This website will remain live until 31st March so that the public still has full access to the material on it – good practice case studies, toolkits, guidance and a range of other publications. Continue reading