Using the NGV to Teach is a series of free online programs introducing ideas and strategies for incorporating art and design into teaching and learning in specific curriculum areas. Presented by NGV educators.
Join us in June to focus on using the visual arts to develop students’ reading and writing skills. The session will include a discussion of selected works in the NGV Collection with related activities designed to foster visual literacy and creative writing skills inspired by art. This session is suitable for teachers of primary aged students, including pre-service teachers.
- Build confidence in using visual art and design from a range of cultural, historical and contemporary contexts to develop student skills in viewing and interpreting skills
- Identify ways the visual arts can be used to inspire creative writing
- Discover opportunities for future learning at the NGV including Professional Development and student programs offered by NGV Learn
2.1. Apply knowledge of the content and teaching strategies of the teaching area to develop engaging teaching activities
6.2 Participate in learning to update knowledge and practice, targeted to professional needs and school and/or system priorities
6.4 Undertake professional learning programs designed to address identified student learning needs