TEHIC-Handbook_of_best_practices

TEHIC Towards a European Heritage Interpretation Curriculum 104 Best practice cases in heritage interpretation T he best way to share perspectives and seek common grounds on the concept of heritage interpretation was by illustrating with examples the goals set and the tools and means used by the discipline in specific best practice cases. For this purpose, each member of the TEHIC team has conducted a screening of initiatives according to the criteria described in Chapter 6. The sharing and presenta- tion of those examples gave rise to a rewarding discussion that concluded with a selection of two or three cases by each member. The selection process valued the diversity of each project in terms of the representation of interpretive means, which should include personal means, such as inter- preted tours and itineraries and non-personal means, such as panels, self-guided itineraries, digital formats, etc., as well as a variety of equipment, like exhibitions in museums and interpretation centres. The application of interpretation at different planning scales and the diversity of heritages, including natural and cultural heritage, both tangible and in- tangible, has also been considered. The aim was to record the entire range of cases collect- ed, in addition to those selected for their development. Therefore, the results shown herein are the outcome of this reflection and we hope that they will be a useful and con - venient tool for all professionals. 7. Best practices cases in heritage interpretation