Classroom teachers, higher education faculty, and community-based educators have the opportunity to use the Museum as a viable and exciting educational resource. Our highly trained staff provides clear, concise information about contemporary art and demonstrates multiple ways to utilize visual art in the teaching space. These opportunities can be found through our Group Tours, Teaching with Art and our “How Fresh Are You?” lecture series. We can also tailor something specifically for your teacher group, so contact us if you would like to collaborate. Our sessions make for great team building activities!
Teaching with Art
3 sessions annually - Fall, Winter and Spring 2011-2012. Specific dates TBD.
Class runs 4:30-6:30.. ALL teachers welcome.
Teaching with Art is an interactive professional development opportunity for Virginia Beach City Public School teachers. Using the Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art's (MOCA) art exhibitions as a thematic focal point, Teaching with Art instructors lead participants through educational activities.
Teachers will:
- view contemporary art
- work collectively with other teachers
- develop critical thinking skills
- participate in writing and/or hands-on activities
- discuss ways to link visual art to other disciplines
For more information on Teaching with Art, contact Holly Ackiss, MOCA's gallery and youth program manager at holly@virginiamoca.org.
