Art can be a powerful catalyst for a better understanding of ourselves and a range of other subjects. Learn how to integrate modern and contemporary art into the classroom using inquiry-based teaching, activities, and accessible themes. Museum educators will guide you through strategies and resources that encourage and empower students.
Teaching with Art: Using Inquiry, Activities, and Themes Specialization
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Teaching with Art: Using Inquiry, Activities, and Themes Specialization
Teaching with Art. Using Inquiry, Activities, and Themes
Instructors: Larissa Raphael
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4.9
(135 reviews)
Intermediate level
Recommended experience
1 month at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Earn a career credential
Share your expertise with employers
What you'll learn
Learn the ways inquiry, activities, and accessible themes can support students’ creative thinking.
Explore how to enhance students’ ability to make connections between classroom content and their prior knowledge and experiences.
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Specialization - 3 course series
What you'll learn
Understand the definition of inquiry and learn how to develop engaging inquiry-based lessons
Understand the benefits of inquiry-based learning and its impact on students’ personal development and critical thinking skills
Analyze the qualities, formats, and instruction techniques that facilitate collective meaning making
Practice inquiry-based learning from a student’s perspective
Skills you'll gain
Category: Discussion Facilitation
Category: Student Engagement
Category: Emotional Intelligence
Category: Social Studies
Category: Self-Awareness
Category: Liberal Arts
Category: Learning Styles
Category: Empathy
Category: Instructional Strategies
Category: Curriculum Planning
Category: Teaching
Category: Literacy
Category: Creativity
What you'll learn
Understand the definition of “activity” and other terminology used to discuss active learning
Analyze the formats and techniques that make for a good activity
Understand the benefits of activity-based learning and its impact on students’ personal development
Practice active learning from a student’s perspective
Skills you'll gain
Category: Design Thinking
Category: Collaboration
Category: Learning Styles
Category: Creative Thinking
Category: Constructive Feedback
Category: Empathy
Category: Learning Strategies
What you'll learn
Explore works of modern and contemporary art through a variety of accessible themes that relate to classroom content and student experiences.
Learn about the ways that a thematic approach supports interdisciplinary teaching and learning
Hear directly from artists about their ideas and processes
Gain exposure to a range of digital resources available for teaching with themes and incorporating content around works of art into your classroom
Skills you'll gain
Category: Cultural Diversity
Category: Curriculum Development
Category: Social Studies
Category: Lesson Planning
Category: Student Engagement
Category: Aesthetics
Category: Teaching
Category: Liberal Arts
Category: Art History
Category: Student-Centred Learning
Category: Instructional Strategies
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Frequently asked questions
While you may take these courses in any order, we recommend starting with Art & Inquiry, then proceeding to Art & Activity and Art & Ideas.
This specialization has been designed for primary and secondary teachers of all subjects, but we welcome anyone interested in teaching with art to enroll. No prior knowledge of art history is required to complete this specialization.
You will develop an understanding of the benefits of using inquiry, activities, and themes, while also learning techniques for integrating art across your curriculum. You will also learn how Social Emotional Learning enables students to cultivate self-awareness, social awareness, and their understanding of community.
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