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.
Whether you are preparing for your first teaching experience or an established professional, you will acquire the resources to build an inclusive curriculum that bridges the gap between academic standards and the lived experiences of your students.
Applied Learning Project
Create three comprehensive lesson plans that support your students’ active learning through inquiry-based teaching strategies using activities and themes.
Cultivate techniques that use art to build self-awareness, empathy, and relationship skills for your students and within your teaching practice.
Learn to build versatile activities that accommodate different learning styles, ensuring art is accessible and engaging for every student.
