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Docents Teaching Docents. April 28, 2014 Personalities and Perspectives. References. Asking Questions 101 and 201 “Hook to Look” Non – Aesthetic Themes Docent Handbook Character Categories: How to Recognize and Connect with Different Personality Types in a Museum Setting.
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Docents Teaching Docents April 28, 2014 Personalities and Perspectives
References • Asking Questions 101 and 201 • “Hook to Look” • Non – Aesthetic Themes • Docent Handbook • Character Categories: How to Recognize and Connect with Different Personality Types in a Museum Setting
Encourage responses Do not force responses Simple questions with easy answers Use eye contact, Smile Be patient, they need to build up confidence Shy, smile, giggle Not active participants Little eye contact Hide behind people/things Listen and absorb information Repeats what others have already said Waits until the very end to say something, needs to build up courage Shy Sherman
Professor Educated, knowledgeable Stands close to the docent Might correct you, teacher Provides additional information Intimidate others in group Wants to be appreciated for their contributions Might wander off Listen and acknowledge Respect, show gratitude Use their comments to make connections to your own discussion Keep eye contact with the rest of the group Link their ideas to the rest of the group Acknowledge everyone’s comments equally