Why we do Interpretation ?

Why we do Interpretation ?

What is interpretation? “A catalyst in creating an opportunity for the audience to form their own intellectual and emotional connections with the meanings and significance inherent in the resources.” N.P.S. (2002) Interpretation is a mission-based communication process that forges emotional and intellectual connections between the interests of the audience and the meanings inherent in the resource- N.A.I. (2007)

A personal approach . “Teaching visitors how to think and not what to think; connecting the visitor to the resource through an intellectual or emotional connection.”- Chelsy L. Jackson

Foundations of WHY? 1)Fulfill a mission 2)Highlight the national significance of the resources 3)Facilitate the development of the personal relevance of the resource

Mission, Significance, Relevance Heritage-to preserve culture and people Nature-to preserve natural habitat or environment Museums-to preserve collections and artifacts Nationwide!!!!

No, I mean really, why? To interpret/create meanings by connecting the visitor to the resource. Relating to personal experiences Creating emotional connections Developing intellectual understanding Mission Meaning Interpretive experience

E C R U O S Meanings E R significanc e sad Relevance ha pp y Let’s break it Why do we do interpretation? down discove passion Feel en r ire connection co m e t p a ur educate ad e s r ag c un In e de motivation determinati rst a an e on d i din experience

Father of Interpretation Click ic on to ad d picture “Through interpretation understanding, through understanding appreciation, through appreciation protection.”— Freeman Tilden 1883-1980 (N.A.I. Workshop February 2016)

How does interpretation help you meet the mission of Wright Brothers National Memorial?

Resources www.interp.com www.eppley.org www.nps.gov http://provalenslearning.com/ Brochu & Merriman. (2012) Certified Interpretive Guide Training Workbook. Fort Collins, CO: National Association for Interpretation. Scherbaum, P. (2006). Handles. Eastern National and the National Park Service Tilden, F. (1957). Interpreting our heritage. Chapel Hill, NC: University of North Carolina Press.

Introductions and Conclusions

INCLUDE: -Introduce self . -Welcome to . -What are we going to be doing . -How long will the program be . -Safety, location, and surroundings . -Theme Statement .

How do we do this? -Talk with visitors before presentation -Arrive early before program time -Ask questions!!!!! -Know their comfort levels -Observe body language and appearance -Observe responses to other activities and interpretive opportunities

Introductions Using Maslow’s Theory Getting to know the Audience Age, needs, desires, where they come from Skills, knowledge, and abilities

Abraham Maslow’s Theory Hierarchy of Needs Basic-Physical comfort Intermediate-Belonging Advanced-Aesthetics & Self-actualization Leads to Conclusions .

Conclusions INCLUDE: -Strong ending . -Strong theme . -Reinforce name -Reinforce -Explore grounds . -Safety, location, and surroundings .

Conclusions INCLUDE: -Introduce self . -Welcome to . -What are we going to be doing . -How long will the program be . -Safety, location, and surroundings . -Theme Statement .

Introductions and Conclusions EXAMPLE: INTRUSIONS or INTRODUCTIONS Unprepared, barges in, too fast, appearance is awful CONCLUSIONS or CONCUSSIONS: Story goes on and on and on and on .

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