Teaching Critical Thinking through Art with the National Gallery of Art
Learn how to integrate works of art using Artful Thinking routines, effective strategies from Project Zero at Harvard University, in this online course for teachers of all levels and subjects.
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Julie Carmean
Museum Educator and Coordinator of Professional Development
The National Gallery of Art, Washington
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"I have been teaching for 25 years and nothing has fired me up like this Artful Thinking course since I came out of college!"
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"Outstanding course. Impressive use of educational technology and a huge variety of teaching resources from very knowledgeable and experienced teachers."
Preguntas frecuentes
What web browser should I use?
The Open edX platform works best with current versions of Chrome, Firefox, or Safari, or with Internet Explorer version 9 and above. See our list of supported browsers for the most up-to-date information.
What should I expect from this course?
In this free five-unit course, you’ll spend just a few hours per week, at your own pace, engaging in the course material. Whether you teach language arts, science, math, languages, social studies, or art, you’ll learn strategies and be shown examples that fit your needs throughout: watch videos of lesson excerpts from most grade levels in classrooms and the museum, practice strategies with the online community of teachers, use customized tools to explore works of art, contribute to discussions, read informative texts, participate in quizzes, complete application assignments, and access resources about the featured works of art and thinking routines.
Why art? How can art help my students’ critical thinking?
Works of art are often ambiguous and open to multiple interpretations (much like the real world!). Art invites critical analysis to support different interpretations. Students can practice this type of critical thinking with art, in the safe, stimulating environment of the classroom. When students practice routinely with art, they become critical thinkers, using these techniques with other school subjects and in the real world.
Do I need to take my class to a museum?
You don't need to have access to a museum or physical works of art. We'll show how teachers like you are using art to spark engagement and dialogue with their students in the classroom. These Artful Thinking techniques apply across curriculums, and getting students inspired by art to build rigor in their thinking is applicable in any subject! So while you won’t be making art or studying art history here, our online course and museum’s website will provide all of the resources you need in your classroom. Of course, if you do have a museum nearby and are able to take your students there, a museum visit is always a good idea!
The Open edX platform works best with current versions of Chrome, Firefox, or Safari, or with Internet Explorer version 9 and above. See our list of supported browsers for the most up-to-date information.
What should I expect from this course?
In this free five-unit course, you’ll spend just a few hours per week, at your own pace, engaging in the course material. Whether you teach language arts, science, math, languages, social studies, or art, you’ll learn strategies and be shown examples that fit your needs throughout: watch videos of lesson excerpts from most grade levels in classrooms and the museum, practice strategies with the online community of teachers, use customized tools to explore works of art, contribute to discussions, read informative texts, participate in quizzes, complete application assignments, and access resources about the featured works of art and thinking routines.
Why art? How can art help my students’ critical thinking?
Works of art are often ambiguous and open to multiple interpretations (much like the real world!). Art invites critical analysis to support different interpretations. Students can practice this type of critical thinking with art, in the safe, stimulating environment of the classroom. When students practice routinely with art, they become critical thinkers, using these techniques with other school subjects and in the real world.
Do I need to take my class to a museum?
You don't need to have access to a museum or physical works of art. We'll show how teachers like you are using art to spark engagement and dialogue with their students in the classroom. These Artful Thinking techniques apply across curriculums, and getting students inspired by art to build rigor in their thinking is applicable in any subject! So while you won’t be making art or studying art history here, our online course and museum’s website will provide all of the resources you need in your classroom. Of course, if you do have a museum nearby and are able to take your students there, a museum visit is always a good idea!
All video closed captions and downloadable teaching resources in Teaching Critical Thinking through Art are available in Spanish, French, and Chinese.
Todos los videos con subtítulos y recursos descargables del curso Enseñando el pensamiento crítico a través del arte, se encuentran disponibles en español, francés y chino.
Tous les sous-titres de vidéos et les ressources pédagogiques téléchargeables associées au cours L’enseignement de la pensée critique par l’art sont disponibles en espagnol, en français et en chinois.
“通过艺术教授批判性思维”课程中的所有配字幕视频和可下载教学资源均提供西班牙语、法语和中文版本。
Todos los videos con subtítulos y recursos descargables del curso Enseñando el pensamiento crítico a través del arte, se encuentran disponibles en español, francés y chino.
Tous les sous-titres de vidéos et les ressources pédagogiques téléchargeables associées au cours L’enseignement de la pensée critique par l’art sont disponibles en espagnol, en français et en chinois.
“通过艺术教授批判性思维”课程中的所有配字幕视频和可下载教学资源均提供西班牙语、法语和中文版本。