About the book
First-person interpretation — the portrayal of historical
characters through interactive dramatization or roleplaying — is
an effective, albeit controversial, method used to bring history
to life at museums, historic sites, and other public venues.
Stacy Roth examines the techniques of first-person interpretation
to identify those that have been most effective with audiences
while allowing interpreters to maintain historical fidelity.
Past into Present focuses on first-person
interpretation’s most challenging form: the unscripted,
spontaneous, conversational approach employed in “living history”
environments such as Plimoth Plantation in Massachusetts, Conner
Prairie in Indiana, and Colonial Williamsburg in Virginia. While
acknowledging that a wide range of methods can touch audiences
effectively, Roth identifies a core set of practices that combine
positive communication techniques, classic interpretive
philosophy, and time-tested learning theories to promote audience
enjoyment, provoke thought and inquiry, convey important messages
and themes, and relate to individual visitor interests. She
offers numerous examples of conversation and demonstration
strategies, visitor behavior profiles, and suggestions for
depicting conflict and controversy, and she provides useful
character development guidelines, interpretive training advice, and recommendations for adapting first-person interpretation for
diverse audiences.
Editions of Past into Present
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780807824078
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780807847107
- EBook
- ISBN 9780807864241
- PDF
- ISBN 9798890869265
Read an Excerpt
First-person interpretation — the portrayal of historical
characters through interactive dramatization or roleplaying — is
an effective, albeit controversial, method used to bring history
to life at museums, historic sites, and other public venues.
Stacy Roth examines the techniques of first-person interpretation
to identify those that have been most effective with audiences
while allowing interpreters to maintain historical fidelity.
Past into Present focuses on first-person
interpretation’s most challenging form: the unscripted,
spontaneous, conversational approach employed in “living history”
environments such as Plimoth Plantation in Massachusetts, Conner
Prairie in Indiana, and Colonial Williamsburg in Virginia. While
acknowledging that a wide range of methods can touch audiences
effectively, Roth identifies a core set of practices that combine
positive communication techniques, classic interpretive
philosophy, and time-tested learning theories to promote audience
enjoyment, provoke thought and inquiry, convey important messages
and themes, and relate to individual visitor interests. She
offers numerous examples of conversation and demonstration
strategies, visitor behavior profiles, and suggestions for
depicting conflict and controversy, and she provides useful
character development guidelines, interpretive training advice, and recommendations for adapting first-person interpretation for
diverse audiences.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Past into Present about?
First-person interpretation — the portrayal of historical
characters through interactive dramatization or roleplaying — is
an effective, albeit controversial, method used to bring history
to life at museums, historic sites, and other public venues.
Stacy Roth examines the techniques of first-person interpretation
to identify those that have been most effective with audiences
while allowing interpreters to maintain historical fidelity.
Past into Present focuses on first-person
interpretation’s most challenging form: the unscripted,
spontaneous, conversational approach employed in “living history”
environments such as Plimoth Plantation in Massachusetts, Conner
Prairie in Indiana, and Colonial Williamsburg in Virginia. While
acknowledging that a wide range of methods can touch audiences
effectively, Roth identifies a core set of practices that combine
positive communication techniques, classic interpretive
philosophy, and time-tested learning theories to promote audience
enjoyment, provoke thought and inquiry, convey important messages
and themes, and relate to individual visitor interests. She
offers numerous examples of conversation and demonstration
strategies, visitor behavior profiles, and suggestions for
depicting conflict and controversy, and she provides useful
character development guidelines, interpretive training advice, and recommendations for adapting first-person interpretation for
diverse audiences.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Past into Present?
Society and Social Sciences > Education / Educational sciences / Pedagogy > Teaching of a specific subject
Where can I read a sample of Past into Present?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780807824078
How long is Past into Present and how many pages does it have?
Past into Present has 272 page(s)
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Past into Present?
Stacy F. Roth
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Past into Present is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780807824078) and paperback(ISBN 9780807847107) and ebook(ISBN 9780807864241) and pdf(ISBN 9798890869265)
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