Teaching with Art: Using Inquiry, Activities, and Themes

About this course

Modern and contemporary art can be dynamic tools for fostering empathy, critical inquiry, and social awareness. This Specialization empowers educators to use art as a catalyst for student-centered discovery. Guided by leaders in the field of museum education at The Museum of Modern Art, you will transform your teaching practice into a collaborative journey of inquiry and empower the next generation of critical thinkers. You will gain fluency in teaching strategies that turn the classroom into a space for big ideas. By exploring art through multimodal activities and accessible themes, you will be able to cultivate your students’ visual literacy and learn how to make complex concepts of identity and society resonate. Career Application: Whether you are a new teacher building your first lesson plans, or an established professional looking to reinvigorate your curriculum, you will acquire the resources to build an inclusive curriculum that bridges the gap between academic standards and the lived experiences of your students.

Course objectives

• to empower educators to incorporate art into their teaching
• to support the development of critical thinking skills in students
• to bridge the gap between academic standards and students' experiences