The Good Guide: A Sourcebook for Interpreters, Docents, and Tour Guides

by Alison L. Grinder

This innovative sourcebook is designed for use by anyone who guides tours or instructs the public in history, art, science and natural history museums, historical organizations, and state and national parks. 'The Good Guide' is an excellent textbook for interpreter training programs and is an invaluable reference for active tour guides. Included are profiles and characteristics of visitors and special groups, methods to facilitate learning on tours, an overview of important learning theories and their application to the institutional or park setting, interpretive strategies, specific procedures for tours, and an interpreter's personal guide for better communication. The authors have incorporated information from many museum educators, volunteers, learning theorists, psychologists, teachers, and from their own experiences.

Genres: Nonfiction

Paperback

First published July 1, 1985

Reviews

[Melissa · Rating 3 out of 5]

Over all a good reference for planning guided experiences at museums. Published in the 1980s, the materials are a bit dated and not entirely useful, but good things to research up to date understandings to consider crafting guided experiences.

[Jason Medina · Rating 3 out of 5]

While the book seemed a little slow at times, I did take away some interesting tips for providing the right kinds of tours that would be beneficial to the museum where I am a volunteer. Some sections are a bit outdated, but generally I found the book helpful.

[Brent · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read this in bits and pieces. Wonder if it's still out, or could be updated for this generation?

[Don Shuler · Rating 3 out of 5]

The book was helpful and had a lot of insights to offer.

[M.shaqdih]

It a good one

[Jerry · Rating 3 out of 5]

Published in 1985 and mostly aimed at museum docents, but a few chapters with helpful information for tourist guides.