Crónica del pasado, enriquecimiento del presente, inversión para el futuro: Las innumerables perspectivas del Museo de Finanzas Rajagiri en un entorno de biblioteca: un estudio de caso

Autores/as

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.26512/rici.v18.n3.2025.59017

Palabras clave:

Aprendizaje experimental , Museo de Finanzas, Educación, Bibliotecas, Rajagiri College of Social Sciences (India), Enseñanza Pedagogía

Resumen

El Museo de Finanzas Rajagiri, ubicado en la Biblioteca Fr. Moses de la Facultad de Ciencias Sociales Rajagiri, Kerala, India, representa una confluencia única de comercio, historia y educación en un entorno de educación superior. Este estudio de caso examina el papel del museo en el fomento del aprendizaje experiencial y la promoción de la participación cultural y académica mediante prácticas innovadoras. Con una extensa colección de monedas, documentos financieros e instrumentos comerciales tradicionales, el museo ofrece una narrativa tangible de la vibrante historia comercial de Kerala y sus conexiones históricas con el comercio global. Adoptando un enfoque de investigación descriptiva, el estudio se basa en consultas con expertos en museología e historia financiera, un análisis detallado de las exposiciones seleccionadas y la retroalimentación de estudiantes y partes interesadas. La integración de la tecnología —mediante visitas virtuales con códigos QR y pantallas interactivas— ha mejorado notablemente la accesibilidad y ampliado la participación, especialmente entre los estudiantes digitales. Los hallazgos revelan que el museo enriquece significativamente la comprensión de los estudiantes sobre comercio y finanzas al transformar la adquisición pasiva de conocimientos en experiencias de aprendizaje activas e inmersivas. Las aportaciones de expertos han perfeccionado el proceso de conservación, garantizando la precisión histórica y el valor pedagógico. Si bien persisten desafíos como la escasez de recursos y la preservación a largo plazo de los objetos, el museo se erige como un modelo dinámico para la integración del patrimonio cultural en entornos académicos. En definitiva, el Museo de Finanzas Rajagiri ejemplifica cómo las instituciones educativas pueden aprovechar creativamente los objetos históricos y las innovaciones digitales para fomentar el aprendizaje permanente, fortalecer los vínculos interdisciplinarios y preservar el patrimonio cultural inmaterial para las generaciones futuras.

Biografía del autor/a

  • P. V. Vijesh, Rajagiri College of Social Sciences, Kalamassery, Kerala, India

    I am a librarian with over 18 years of experience in college library administration at Rajagiri Group of Institutions, Kerala, India. Renowned for pioneering user studies,community engagement literary initiatives, public library development digital literacy, Scientometrics, and content analysis research, my prolific career showcases a profound commitment to advancing knowledge. A distinguished scholar, I am excels in research and publication, demonstrating leadership in journal launch and administration support.

  • Shinto Joseph, Rajagiri College of Social Sciences, Kalamassery, Kerala, India

    Profesor adjunto, Departamento de Trabajo Social, Rajagiri College of Social Sciences, Kalamassery, Kerala

  • N. K. Nikhil, Rajagiri College of Social Sciences, Kalamassery, Kerala, India

    Profesor adjunto, Departamento de Comercio, Facultad de Ciencias Sociales Rajagiri, Kalamassery, Kerala

  • K. Anand, Rajagiri College of Social Sciences, Kalamassery, Kerala, India

    Profesor adjunto, Departamento de Idiomas, Rajagiri College of Social Sciences, Kalamassery, Kerala

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Publicado

2025-11-26