Professional Development Program – The Basis of I ASK

Starting in late November 2024, we are offering AEJM members a free series of four online workshops introducing the I ASK method. 

During this year’s AEJM conference in Amsterdam, the I ASK method was briefly introduced to our members and was enthusiastically received. I ASK is designed to enhance museum professionals’ practices, including guided tours, educational programs and exhibition design, with the aim of opening minds.

Delivered by Judith Whitlau of the Department of Education at the Jewish Cultural Quarter and organizational psychologist Irith Koster (TACT), who are co-developers and trainers of the method, we feel that this method offers essential tools to support you in bringing your important contribution to the world around you, especially in these challenging times.

This series offers the basic stance and underpinnings of the method and is offered for AEJM members at no charge. Participants will explore the impact they would like to have on their visitors and cultivate ground conditions to make that happen, such as a curious and inviting attitude. Also, they will develop practical skills to navigate challenging conversations within the museum context. Attending these workshops will allow you to gain important insights and tools that can be helpful in your daily work at the museum, whether you are a museum director, an educator, a curator, or another museum professional.

Please note: Additional training and purchasing the I ASK manual is required to learn how to work with the seven steps of the method during museum programs and tours. Participants will receive information about this during the online sessions and on request.

Program

Workshop 1 – I ASK – Working from Intention
November 20, 2024, 9:30-12:00
Begin by exploring your personal and institutional intentions to define the impact you wish your museum to have.

Workshop 2 – I ASK – Attitude, Systems View, and Knowledge
December 11, 2024, 9:30-12:00
Cultivate an attitude of openness and curiosity and understand how adopting a systems view and expanding your knowledge can enhance your practice.

Workshop 3 – Peaceful Nuancing
January 29, 2025, 9:30-12:00
Develop skills to navigate prejudice, challenging questions and remarks with confidence and empathy through the art of peaceful nuancing.

Workshop 4 – The I ASK Backbone
February 26, 2025, 9:30-12:00
Learn to apply the I ASK Backbone – a foundational tool for designing guided tours and educational programs and for museum exhibitions and multi-year programming – to create impactful experiences.

Participation & Registration

This offer is for AEJM members only and comes at no charge. 

Please register by November 14, 03:00 p.m./cet

REGISTER HERE

About I ASK
Developed in the Jewish Cultural Quarter in collaboration with TACT, the I ASK method provides practical tools for professional museum education. Over 50 museums have participated in I ASK training programs and workshops.