Cultural heritage education for children can help them understand their cultural heritage, stimulate their interest in traditional culture, and foster a sense of historic identity and cultural literacy. Historic districts are an important component of...
Cultural heritage education for children can help them understand their cultural heritage, stimulate their interest in traditional culture, and foster a sense of historic identity and cultural literacy. Historic districts are an important component of cultural heritage spaces and can be seen as places where many cultural heritage resources are gathered, making them highly relevant for children's daily activities and learning. Through the establishment of an evaluation system for the utilisation of historical streets for children's cultural heritage education, this study aims to systematically analyse and evaluate relevant alternatives to select the most suitable historic districts for the purpose of children's cultural heritage education. Additionally, the evaluation method model established in this study will serve as a theoretical basis for future related studies.
In this study, firstly the evaluation method and process for the utilisation of historic districts were established through a literature review. Following that, the evaluation criteria and indicators were determined based on the objectives of children's cultural heritage education, and the weighting of the evaluation criteria was analysed using the Delphi Method. Subsequently, an evaluation model based on Multi-Criteria Decision Making was constructed.
Finally, five historic districts in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China were selected to conduct an empirical study. The research results and specific contents of this study are as follows.
Firstly, the overall flow of the preliminary evaluation of the utilisation of historic districts is established.
Secondly, the factors influencing the utilisation of historic districts for children's cultural heritage education comprise historical value, cultural diversity, environmental quality, spatial flexibility, and accessibility. Amongst these, historical value and cultural diversity are the most significant determinants.
Third, establish an evaluation system for the utilisation of historic districts for children's cultural heritage education and cooperate with experts in various fields to conduct qualitative and quantitative evaluations involving various actors.
Fourth, conduct evaluation and research on the historic districts of Wuhan City and select the historic districts of Jianghan Road and Zhongshan Avenue as the most suitable alternatives. The results of this study provide a theoretical basis and practical guidance for the evaluation of the utilisation of historic districts for children's cultural heritage education, and are significant in realising the sustainable development of historic districts.