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Professional development

 

Helping teachers to inspire learning

Museum education students learning at the National Museum
Object handling – museum education graduate students learning about learning

On occasion, we provide programs in which K–12 and pre-service teachers can:

  • learn about the Museum's education programs
  • experience some of the activities
  • discuss curriculum links
  • explore permanent exhibitions
  • preview temporary exhibitions

If you'd like to discuss a custom program, you are welcome to contact the Education section.

One good way to keep up with programs we offer is to subscribe to our blog. See below for the latest posts related to professional learning.

From the Museum Education blog

Three perspectives on Chinese art for education

by Susanna on 21 Dec 2011

At a recent event about our exhibition of modern Chinese art, we heard three unique perspectives from three different teachers of: history, visual art and Chinese language and culture. Marie-Ann, Veronika and Susanna report.

Museum’s iPad game Create[s] World

by Cath on 02 Dec 2011

Cath shares an overview of the Museum's forthcoming real-time multiplayer iPad game, and an update on work-in-progress. First presented in person to the Apple University Consortium conference Create World 2011, it is available here as a PDF.

Goodbye! Hello!

by Ange on 11 Aug 2011

Ange reviews the recent world-change in the Museum's Education team through a then and now photo duo.

Then and now

by Veronika on 02 Aug 2011

After a decade of other work, Veronika has returned to the Museum as an Education Officer. Here, she reflects on continuity and change at the Museum as she observes and prepares to facilitate a program for young children.

Web content migration? Sure, I can do that

by Kristina on 18 Jul 2011

Kristina reports on her experience as an intern in the Museum's Education team.