Teacher Workshops
Teacher programs, workshops and special events introduce kindergarten through university level educators to works of art in the museum's collection, museum-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.
All About Art
Hands-on Art workshops for Teachers
Take an eye-opening journey during a one-day professional development workshop designed to introduce teachers to the world of art and the ways it can be used to awaken the imagination and enhance classroom learning. This workshop emphasizes artworks as a point of departure for classroom projects. Works of art can provide a foundation upon which your students can build skills in problem solving, critical thinking and communication while developing their own creative and expressive style. The program treats teachers as both learners and educators and is a great way to introduce student teachers to the museum. Workshop themes can be customized to support the interests of your group. General topics include:
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Works of art and the PA Standards in the visual arts: making connections
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Active looking and discussion of artworks in the museum's permanent collection
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In-gallery activities promoting visual literacy and language skill development
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Studio-based sessions
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Methods for integrating art across the curriculum
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Identification of teaching resources and methods for supporting art education in the classroom
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Full-Day Workshop
6 hours
Half-Day Workshop
3 hours
Workshops are available
Custom Workshops for Teachers
Don't quite see what you're looking for? The Education Department 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 study 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.
Minimum 10, maximum 30 participants for all workshops.
To discuss how the Education Department can meet your staff development needs and fees, please call 610-432-4333, ext. 32.