Bringing Subjects to Life

Unlock the power of object-based learning and discover new ways to inspire your students. Join us for six specialist 90-minute CPD sessions led by museum experts, designed to help you bring artworks, artefacts and collection stories into your classroom. All sessions take place online via Zoom, and you’re welcome to join as many, or as few, as you like.

Session 3, Thursday 26 March: People & Places

Looking particularly at the North East of England, we’ll examine creative ways to explore local history.

Curriculum Links:

• History (Local History)
• Art (Sketchbooks, Paintings, Drawings and Sculpture)
• Citizenship/PSHE

Session 4, Thursday 23 April: Visual Thinking Strategies

Making art accessible for everyone. This session will explore the different ways in which everyday art activities can broaden your pupil’s experiences and help to develop their communication and critical thinking skills.

Curriculum Links:

• History
• Art

Session 5, Thursday 21 May: Creative Skills

Cultural creativity that can be easily adapted. Using visual arts, we’ll explore new ways to bring art, history and literacy together using museums and galleries.

Curriculum Links:

• History
• Art
• Geography
• English

Session 6, Thursday 25 June: Making the Most of Museums

Whether its preparation, reflection or the visit itself, we’ll discuss how to maximise the benefit of your next trip, and how to continue the experience when back in your classroom.

Curriculum Links:

• History
• Art
• Cultural Capital

Sessions are £10 per person. Discounts are available for block bookings, multiple staff members, NQTs and group bookings. Please contact learn@thebowesmuseum.org.uk for more information. Zoom links will be sent out to participants one hour before the event takes place.