EDUCATION DEPARTMENT WORKSHOPS


Girl Scouts of America

This program is for Girl Scouts seeking the completion of their Visual Arts badge, Prints and Graphics badge and for Museum Discovery service projects. 

Visual Arts Badge Workshop - October 24, 2009; 1 pm - 5 pm

Prints and Graphics Badge Worshop - February 27, 2010; 1 pm - 5 pm

Museum Discovery Service Project - Spring or Summer opportunities



The DIY Teacher Program

This program is for K-12 teachers interested in leading their own classes through the Museum's galleries. The orientation session focuses on the logistics of the visit, provides materials and information about the exhibitions featured during the year and reviews important security information. Teachers are encouraged to explore the galleries on their own before developing a plan for their class visit. Teachers may schedule class visits Tuesday-Friday, 10 am - 2 pm all year for a fee of $25.00 per class.

For more information about the DIY Teacher Program or to sign up for the orientation workshop, please contact the Education Department at aamaya@actx.edu or 806-371-5053.



Customized Professional Development Workshops

Professional Development Workshops introduce K-6th grade teachers to AMoA and provide the tools needed to create arts integrated curriculum. Each workshop may be designed to address specific themes in modern and contemporary art, the relationship between art and culture, as well as special interests requested by teachers. The workshops take place in the Museum and may be arranged at any point during the year.

Suggested Topics:

  • Connecting AMoA's collection to your curriculum 
  • Strategies projects for integrating art into the classroom

Fees:

  • Half-day workshops (three hours) are $35 per educator. Workshop fee includes instruction, resources, membership to AMoA at Educator Level and a 10% discount on museum catalogues and posters. Workshop is limited to 35 teachers.
  • Full day workshops (seven hours with one hour break for lunch) are $75 per educator. Workshop fee includes instruction, resources, membership to AMoA at Educator Level and a 10% discount on museum catalogues and posters. Workshops are limited to 25 teachers.

For more information about the Customized Professional Development Workshops or to sign up for the workshop, please contact the Education Department at aamaya@actx.edu or 806-371-5053.



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