Euromentor - Learning through Arts and Museums

Arts education is an experiential learning and it cultivates students’ creativity, curiosity and imagination. In our 5-day teacher training course on ‘Learning through Arts and Museums’ we offer participants a sustained and process-oriented content to deliver this teaching method in their own classroom.

This is a hands-on training in the use of arts and museums as learning tools and spaces. Participants will actually be working on specific art projects rather than just talking about it. Participants will learn about how to design their own lesson plans by incorporating elements of learning through arts and museums and explore specific topics. During the training sessions, participants will discover inquiry-based approaches of art and museum teaching strategies for classroom. By the end of the training, participants will present their own lesson plan or art projects and receive feedback from the audience.

By completing this course, participants will;

• Discover the concepts of arts in education and learning in museums

• Nurture creativity, imagination and expression

• Foster mental stimulation and problem-solving skills

• Encourage a more engaged learning environment

• Have the capacity to promote experiential learning

• Foster critical thinking and language skills

• Build an intercultural awareness

• Innovative teaching techniques and strategies to get the most of students

• Understand analysing, reflecting, creating, imagining and connecting when learning through arts and museums

• Deepen their knowledge of self-assessment and assessing students work

• Improve foreign language and communication skills through meeting with colleagues from different countries

Classes take place Monday to Friday in the morning

• Day 1 - Monday

Welcoming and Introduction of the course programme

Presentation of participants

Ice-breaking activities

What do we mean by learning in museums and learning through art?

How can this approach help students to increase their engagement and motivation in school?

The advantages of using art and museums as learning spaces and tools

• Day 2 - Tuesday

Group discussion: What are your experiences so far about this topic?

Introduction to art and activity

Activities for analysing and reflecting: discuss drawing, sound, movement, writing, and game-based activities that build skills for analysing and reflecting about art

Moving from theory to practice: activities for creating, imagining and connecting

• Day 3 - Wednesday

Visit to a local museums, performing arts centres, and other community arts organisations

Reflecting and analysing of visits

Group discussion: How to build intercultural awareness through museums?

• Day 4 - Thursday

Sensory literacy; information through sight, touch, hearing, smell, and taste

Object-based learning in museums

How to improve lateral thinking and foster students’ creative problem-solving

Assessment strategies: self-assessment for teachers as the facilitator, and assessing students’ work

Participants will develop a group and/or individual art project

• Day 5 - Friday

Presentation of group/individual projects

Evaluation of the training course, discussion and feedbacks

Exchange of ideas for future collaborations at European level

Certification of Attendance

Confirmation of EuroPass Mobility documents

The 5-day course fee per participant is set at 400€, which provides comprehensive coverage for all aspects of the program. This fee includes the following:

Course Materials: Participants will receive all necessary course materials, including handouts, guides, and resources, to support their learning throughout the program.
Administrative Support: Participants will benefit from administrative assistance before, during, and after the course, ensuring a smooth registration process, timely communication, and any necessary follow-up support.
Monitoring and Mentoring: The course fee covers monitoring and mentoring services provided by experienced professionals who will guide participants throughout the program, offering personalized support, feedback, and guidance.
Coffee Breaks: Participants will enjoy refreshments during coffee breaks, fostering networking opportunities and providing a relaxed environment for informal discussions and interactions.
Other Inclusions: The fee also covers any additional services or resources required for the successful implementation of the course, ensuring a comprehensive and fulfilling learning experience.

We strive to ensure that participants receive exceptional value for their investment in the course, with the fee covering a wide range of services and resources that contribute to their professional development and overall satisfaction.