Reflecting Exercise – Ethical Practice

15 learning objectives were identified for this course:

Museum Essentials: Ethical Practice

  • A greater understanding of the Code of Ethics for Museums
  • Competence to apply the Code in your thinking and your professional practice
  • Confidence to advocate for the Code within your organisation and the sector as a whole.

Public Engagement and Public Benefit

  • Understand what ethical practice looks like in relation to public engagement and public benefit
  • Be aware of leaders in this ethical area
  • Be able to think critically and ethically about situations through an audience lens.

Stewardship of Collections

  • Understand what ethical practice looks like in relation to collections processes
  • Be aware of leaders in this ethical area
  • Be able to think critically and ethically about situations through a collection lens.

Individual and Institutional Integrity

  • Understand what ethical practice looks like in relation to professional practice and governance
  • Be aware of leaders in this ethical area
  • Be able to think critically and ethically about situations through a broader lens.

Change Making

  1. Appreciate good practice from those leading the sector
  2. Be able to suggest improvements to procedures and practice
  3. Be able to embed ethical thinking within your own professional practice.

Reflect on these Learning objectives and your own; and identify whether you need more information or signposting.  If you do please email cpd@museumsassociation.org

This should take about 30 minutes.

Please record your insights in your notes.