Curating knowledge: planning and realizing exhibitions as a teaching tool

This document provides a comprehensive guide to implementing student-led exhibitions as a teaching format, drawing on insights gained during a seminar taught by the authors. It covers the full process—from initial planning and coordination with stakeholders to course design, object research, curatorial decisions, and the final exhibition. The guide is intended to support educators who wish to adopt this approach to promote interdisciplinary learning and enhance students’ science communication skills.

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Zurich Open Repository and Archive (University of Zurich)
Published
2025-04-25
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https://doi.org/10.5167/uzh-277304
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Interdisciplinary Research and Collaboration
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Curating knowledge: planning and realizing exhibitions as a teaching tool

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Interdisciplinary Research and Collaboration
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Curating knowledge: planning and realizing exhibitions as a teaching tool

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Abstract

This document provides a comprehensive guide to implementing student-led exhibitions as a teaching format, drawing on insights gained during a seminar taught by the authors. It covers the full process—from initial planning and coordination with stakeholders to course design, object research, curatorial decisions, and the final exhibition. The guide is intended to support educators who wish to adopt this approach to promote interdisciplinary learning and enhance students’ science communication skills.

Zurich Open Repository and Archive (University of Zurich)
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Interdisciplinary Research and Collaboration
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