Teacher Workshops
Teacher workshops introduce kindergarten- through university-level
educators to works of art in the Museum’s collection, inquiry-based
teaching methods, project ideas, and methods for subject integration. All
teacher workshops are eligible for professional development credits for
Pennsylvania (Act 48). Please ask about credit when scheduling your
workshop.
Learning Through Art
During this workshop, educators will discover the important role the
visual arts can play in enhancing classroom learning, especially in
support of literacy development, and how to engage students in
meaningful discussions and explorations of artworks. Through a series
of in-gallery activities, learn how works of art can be used as a
departure point for lessons in a variety of subject areas, and how they
can play an important role throughout the lesson. Participants will gain
new ideas for incorporating art into the classroom to help students think,
read, speak, listen, and better understand the world in which they live.
The program treats teachers as learners and is designed for both art
specialists and classroom teachers in kindergarten–12th grade.
Option A – Full-Day Workshop
Length: 6 hours
Cost: $30 per participant includes all materials
Participants: minimum 10, maximum 30
Lunch provided for an additional fee
Option B – Half-Day Workshop
Length: 3 hours
Cost: $15 per participant includes all materials
Participants: minimum 10, maximum 30
Option C – Workshop Sampler (ideal for student teachers)
Length: 1.5 hours
Cost: $9 per participant includes all materials
Participants: minimum 10, maximum 30
Custom Workshops for Teachers
Looking for something specialized? We can design a professional
development workshop tailored to the needs of teachers from a single
school, a group of teachers from a district, or a cross-section of
teachers from an Intermediate Unit. Instruction may cover a single
collection area in depth or explore a theme or art-based concept across
the Museum’s collection. Workshop topics, formats, and fees vary
depending on the request.
To discuss how we can meet your staff development needs, please call Lise Dubé-Scherr, Director of Education, at 610-432-4333, ext. 38.