Teaching Critical Thinking through Art
Learn to enhance critical thinking skills in any classroom using art-based teaching strategies from Harvard's Project Zero and the National Gallery of Art.
Course Cost
₹ 10,137
Beginner
Skill Level
16 Weeks
Self-paced lessons
This innovative course, based on the National Gallery of Art's successful professional development program, equips educators with powerful tools to foster critical thinking through art appreciation. Drawing from Harvard's Project Zero Artful Thinking pedagogy, participants learn to implement eight thinking routines that develop observation, reasoning, and investigative skills. The course features interactive tools, demonstration videos, and downloadable resources, enabling teachers to create engaging learning experiences across all subjects. Through structured activities and global peer collaboration, educators learn to guide students in deeper analysis, evidence-based reasoning, and meaningful questioning, using art as a catalyst for developing essential thinking skills.
What you'll learn
Implement Artful Thinking Routines to strengthen student critical thinking skills
Facilitate meaningful classroom discussions using art as a learning tool
Develop students' observation, evidence-based reasoning, and questioning abilities
Integrate art-based learning strategies across various subjects and grade levels
Use National Gallery of Art resources effectively in classroom instruction
Create inclusive learning experiences that accommodate diverse learner needs
Apply visual thinking strategies to enhance student engagement
Design and implement arts-integrated lessons that support critical thinking
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
PreRecorded video
Graded assignments, exams
Access on Mobile, Tablet, Desktop
Limited Access access
Shareable certificate
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There are 5 modules in this course
This comprehensive course integrates art appreciation with critical thinking development across all subject areas. The curriculum is structured around three key thinking dispositions: observing and describing, reasoning with evidence, and questioning and investigating. Through over 20 instructional videos and interactive tools, participants learn to implement Artful Thinking routines developed by Harvard's Project Zero. The course includes practical demonstrations, downloadable lesson plans, and strategies for adapting content for different learning needs. Special emphasis is placed on facilitating meaningful classroom discussions and creating inclusive learning environments.
Welcome
Module 1
Diving into Thinking Routines
Module 2
Observing and Describing
Module 3
Reasoning with Evidence
Module 4
Questioning and Investigating
Module 5
Fee Structure
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