Today I’m sharing some thoughts about how you can successfully design and lead engaging discussion-based programmes around art and objects. I’ll be talking briefly about the difference between different types of 'talking' in museum education - conversations, discussions and dialogue - before moving into 11 tips for success in creating conversations around art and objects. Links Support the Show - https://buymeacoffee.com/clairebown (https://buymeacoffee.com/clairebown) Sign up for The Art of Engagement Challenge - https://mailchi.mp/4fc80dab0b8a/artofengagement (https://mailchi.mp/4fc80dab0b8a/artofengagement) Episode 18 Common Fears Around Leading Discussion-Based Programmes ( and How to Deal with Them) https://thinkingmuseum.com/2021/09/01/common-fears-around-leading-discussion-based-programmes-and-how-to-deal-with-them/ (https://thinkingmuseum.com/2021/09/01/common-fears-around-leading-discussion-based-programmes-and-how-to-deal-with-them/) Episode 9 - Creating a Great Group Dynamic in the 'New Now' https://thinkingmuseum.com/2021/06/16/creating-a-great-group-dynamic-in-the-new-now/ (https://thinkingmuseum.com/2021/06/16/creating-a-great-group-dynamic-in-the-new-now/) 'Teaching in the Art Museum: Interpretation as Experience' - Rika Burnham and Elliot Kai-Kee