Explore how activities can foster students’ creativity and encourage them to become empowered participants in their learning.
Art & Activity: Interactive Strategies for Engaging with Art
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Art & Activity: Interactive Strategies for Engaging with Art
This course is part of Teaching with Art: Using Inquiry, Activities, and Themes Specialization
Instructors: Larissa Raphael
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What you'll learn
Understand the definition of “activity” and other terminology used to discuss active learning
Analyze the formats and techniques that make for a good activity
Understand the benefits of activity-based learning and its impact on students’ personal development
Practice active learning from a student’s perspective
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There are 4 modules in this course
Welcome to Art & Activity! Art can be a powerful catalyst for building skills and understanding across a wide range of subjects. In this module, we'll lay some of the groundwork that will prepare you for the rest of the course.
What's included
5 videos9 readings1 assignment
In this module, we’re moving from theory to practice with videos that discuss drawing, sound, movement, writing, and game-based activities for building skills in analysis and reflection. Through demonstrations, descriptions, and lesson ideas, you'll discover some of the ways that activities empower students to look closely and think deeply about works of art, while also making personal connections to their own lives.
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9 videos11 readings1 assignment
In Module 3, you'll discover lessons and activities that appeal to various types of learners and nurture your students' creativity, imagination, and empathy. We will continue moving from theory to practice with videos and readings that discuss drawing, sound, movement, writing, discussion, and design thinking activities.
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8 videos8 readings1 assignment
In this module, you’ll shift focus from activities to assessments. The two videos address self-assessment for you as the facilitator and assessing student work. Additionally, you’ll gain access to resources you can consult and adapt for your assessments.
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