This specialization has been developed for primary and secondary teachers of all subjects, but we welcome any and all learners. No prior knowledge of art history is needed to complete this specialization.
This specialization has been developed for primary and secondary teachers of all subjects, but we welcome any and all learners. No prior knowledge of art history is needed to complete this specialization.
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What you'll learn
Learn the ways inquiry, activities, and accessible themes can support students’ creative thinking.
Explore how to enhance students’ ability to make connections between classroom content and their prior knowledge and experiences.
Learn in-demand skills from university and industry experts
Master a subject or tool with hands-on projects
Develop a deep understanding of key concepts
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Specialization - 3 course series
Art can be a powerful catalyst for a better understanding of ourselves and a range of other subjects. Learn how to integrate modern and contemporary art into the classroom using inquiry-based teaching, activities, and accessible themes. Museum educators will guide you through strategies and resources that encourage and empower students.
Applied Learning Project
To complete this specialization, you will create three lesson plans, using inquiry-based strategies, multimodal activities, and thematic approaches. You will also learn techniques for cultivating integrating Social Emotional Learning into your teaching practice and curriculum.
The Museum of Modern Art is a place that fuels creativity, ignites minds, and provides inspiration. Join us in exploring the art, ideas, and issues of our time through the Modern and Contemporary Art and Design Specialization or through individual courses: Modern Art & Ideas, Seeing Through Photographs, What Is Contemporary Art?, Fashion as Design, and In the Studio: Postwar Abstract Painting. Learn about teaching with art in our three courses designed for K-12 educators: Art & Inquiry, Art & Activity, and Art & Ideas.
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While you may take these courses in any order, we recommend starting with Art & Inquiry, then proceeding to Art & Activity and Art & Ideas.
This specialization has been designed for primary and secondary teachers of all subjects, but we welcome anyone interested in teaching with art to enroll. No prior knowledge of art history is required to complete this specialization.
You will develop an understanding of the benefits of using inquiry, activities, and themes, while also learning techniques for integrating art across your curriculum. You will also learn how Social Emotional Learning enables students to cultivate self-awareness, social awareness, and their understanding of community.
Coursera currently provides certificates of completion, but MoMA does not offer additional accreditation at this time.
This specialization has 37 contact hours across the three courses: Art & Inquiry has 12 hours, Art & Activity has 11 hours, and Art & Ideas has 14 hours.
This course is completely online, so there’s no need to show up to a classroom in person. You can access your lectures, readings and assignments anytime and anywhere via the web or your mobile device.
If you subscribed, you get a 7-day free trial during which you can cancel at no penalty. After that, we don’t give refunds, but you can cancel your subscription at any time. See our full refund policy.
Yes! To get started, click the course card that interests you and enroll. You can enroll and complete the course to earn a shareable certificate, or you can audit it to view the course materials for free. When you subscribe to a course that is part of a Specialization, you’re automatically subscribed to the full Specialization. Visit your learner dashboard to track your progress.
Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.
When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free. If you cannot afford the fee, you can apply for financial aid.
This Specialization doesn't carry university credit, but some universities may choose to accept Specialization Certificates for credit. Check with your institution to learn more.
