Art & Inquiry: Museum Teaching Strategies For Your Classroom
Learn innovative museum teaching methods to integrate art-based inquiry and social emotional learning into your classroom curriculum.
Learn innovative museum teaching methods to integrate art-based inquiry and social emotional learning into your classroom curriculum.
This course cannot be purchased separately - to access the complete learning experience, graded assignments, and earn certificates, you'll need to enroll in the full Teaching with Art: Using Inquiry, Activities, and Themes Specialization program. You can audit this specific course for free to explore the content, which includes access to course materials and lectures. This allows you to learn at your own pace without any financial commitment.
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What you'll learn
Design effective inquiry-based lessons using artworks
Implement close looking and open-ended questioning strategies
Integrate art-based activities across different subjects
Foster social emotional learning through art appreciation
Develop cross-curricular connections using artwork
Create engaging object-based learning experiences
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
1.5 Hours PreRecorded video
5 assignments
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There are 5 modules in this course
This comprehensive course teaches educators how to incorporate museum-style inquiry-based learning into their classrooms using works of art. Through practical demonstrations and real-world examples, participants learn strategies for close looking, open-ended questioning, and activities that promote critical thinking and social emotional learning. The course emphasizes cross-curricular connections in subjects like Social Studies, English Language Arts, and Science while providing tools for meaningful object-based learning experiences.
Introduction to Inquiry
Module 1 · 2 Hours to complete
Close Looking and Open-Ended Inquiry
Module 2 · 2 Hours to complete
Art, Inquiry, and Social Emotional Learning
Module 3 · 2 Hours to complete
Activities as Inquiry
Module 4 · 2 Hours to complete
Putting it all Together
Module 5 · 2 Hours to complete
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Instructors
Art Educator and Cultural Bridge-Builder
Francis Estrada serves as an Associate Educator for School and Teacher Programs at The Museum of Modern Art, bringing a unique perspective shaped by his Filipino heritage and American experience. Born in the Philippines and now based in Brooklyn since moving to America in 1988, he combines his roles as a visual artist, museum educator, and cultural advocate. His academic foundation includes a fine arts degree in painting and drawing from San Jose State University, which informs both his artistic practice and teaching methodology. At MoMA, he leads several educational initiatives including "Art & Activity: Interactive Strategies for Engaging with Art," "Art & Ideas: Teaching with Themes," and "Art & Inquiry: Museum Teaching Strategies For Your Classroom
Arts Education Leader and Museum Learning Innovator
Larissa Raphael serves as the Associate Educator of School and Teacher Programs at The Museum of Modern Art, where she manages the school visit program and oversees MoMA's vital school partnerships. Her academic background combines a Master of Science in Education in Museum Education from Bank Street College of Education with a Bachelor of Arts in Classics from New York University, providing a strong foundation for her work in art education. Before joining MoMA, she gained valuable experience working with school and family audiences at several prestigious institutions, including the Rubin Museum of Art, the Ukrainian Museum, and the Cathedral of St. John the Divine. Beyond her role as an educator, Raphael is an accomplished fiber artist whose practice is deeply influenced by her Ukrainian heritage, incorporating traditional techniques and natural materials to create contemporary works. Her dual expertise in education and artistic practice enriches her approach to museum education, allowing her to bridge the gap between traditional crafts and contemporary art appreciation while making art accessible to diverse audiences.
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