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Interdisciplinary Teaching with Museum Objects
Discover the different approaches to teaching with objects by taking the Interdisciplinary teaching with museum object course by edX.
Beginner
Online
14 Weeks
Free
Quick facts
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Medium of instructions
English
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Mode of learning
Self study
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Mode of Delivery
Video and Text Based
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Learning efforts
1-2 Hours Per Week
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Course overview
The Interdisciplinary Teaching with Museum object course is available on the platform of edX which is designed to introduce the course takers to different teaching modes and strategies that they can integrate into the real world.
The course ensures practical and in-depth knowledge for the learners by implementing pre-recorded sessions from educators at the National Museum of American History, the National Museum of African American History and Culture, the Smithsonian American Art Museum, the National Portrait Gallery and the Smithsonian Centre for learning and digital access. The candidates will get a chance to observe different teaching ways by using objects from the museums and art objects which they can use to make students learning more effective and innovative.
During the programme the learners will also become familiar with the usage of the Smithsonian learning lab. This 14-week programme is very suitable for teachers, especially those having subjective knowledge of humanities. On completion of the course, the verified candidates will receive a certificate that will benefit them professionally. The course can be learnt in a self-paced mode but in the Audit Track, the candidates will have only a limited period to finish off the course whereas they can have unlimited access during the Verified Track.
The highlights
- The course duration of 14 weeks
- Shareable and officially verified certificate
- 1-2 hours of assigned work per week
- Certification by edX
- In association with Smithsonian X
Program offerings
- Webinar-style videos
- Assignments
- Quiz
Course and certificate fees
Type of course
The fee details of Interdisciplinary teaching with museum objects are:
- The course is free to access
- The certification fee is Rs. 5,729
The Interdisciplinary teaching with museum objects fee details
Fee category | Amount in Rupees |
Course fee | Nil |
Certification fee | Rs. 5,729 |
certificate availability
certificate providing authority
certificate fees
Eligibility criteria
Certification qualifying details
Towards the end of the course, the candidate who chooses to pay the required fee for the certification will receive a certificate of achievement. This certificate will have the institution's logo and instructor’s-sign that will verify a candidate's achievement and enhance their job profile.
What you will learn
During the Interdisciplinary teaching with museum objects course:
- Candidates will get a chance to gain expertise from various educators from Smithsonian museums through recorded sessions
- Candidates will be able to develop an understanding of inquiry-based strategies for including museum objects and works of art into their teaching.
- Learners will gain hands-on experience of using the Smithsonian learning hub
- Candidates will get knowledge about the interdisciplinary approach to teaching
- Participants will get a chance to reflect and share their opinions and ideas with fellow educators through discussion forums
- Candidates will get a chance to learn a new interdisciplinary approach to teaching with objects
- Learners will gain hands-on experience with the latest teaching approaches with museum objects.
Who it is for
The Interdisciplinary teaching with museum objects certificate programme is a well-designed package that provides learning with four Smithsonian museums, and is highly suitable for:
- Teachers from many subjects and grades
- Anyone teaching the subject of humanities
- Teachers who want to learn about different approaches to teaching
Admission details
The admission procedure for the Interdisciplinary teaching with museum objects course is very simple and requires the candidate to explore the official website of the course.
The candidates are required to follow these steps:
Step 1: Firstly the candidate is requested to visit the course URL https://www.edX.org/course/interdisciplinary-teaching-with-museum-objects
Step 2: Now the candidate needs to click on the “enroll” button.
Step 3: Next the candidate is advised to click on “create account” by filling in the needed information
Step 4: Then an account activation link will be sent to the candidate's email, the candidate is requested to click on the link after which the candidate will be redirected to the webpage.
Step 5: Now the candidate is required to select the Interdisciplinary teaching with museum objects course
Step 6: After this, the candidates can easily go through the course content and start learning.
Note: If the candidate desires to receive a certificate on completion of the course, they are required to upgrade the course by paying a specific fee.
The syllabus
Welcome & Introduction to this Course
Introduction to the Smithsonian Learning Lab, Incomplete section
- The Smithsonian Learning Lab, Incomplete
- Reflection, Incomplete
- End of Session Check
Introduction to the National Museum of African American History and Culture
- The National Museum of African American History and Culture, Incomplete
- Reflection, Incomplete
- End of Session Check
Introduction to the National Museum of American History
- The National Museum of American History, Incomplete
- Reflection, Incomplete
- End of Session Check
Introduction to the National Portrait Gallery
- The National Portrait Gallery, Incomplete
- Reflection, Incomplete
- End of Session Check
Introduction to the Smithsonian American Art Museum
- The Smithsonian American Art Museum, Incomplete
- Reflection, Incomplete
- End of Session Check
Midway Reflection
STEAM with National Museum of African American History and Culture and Smithsonian American Art Museum
- STEAM with National Museum of African American History and Culture and Smithsonian American Art Museum, Incomplete
- Reflection, Incomplete
- End of Session Check
Culturally Reflective Teaching with National Museum of American History and National Portrait Gallery
- Culturally Reflective Teaching with National Museum of American History and National Portrait Gallery, Incomplete
- Reflection, Incomplete
- End of Session Check
Linking History to Today with National Museum of African American History and Culture and National Museum of American History
- Linking History to Today with National Museum of African American History and Culture and National Museum of American History, Incomplete
- Reflection, Incomplete
- End of Session Check
Art + Text with National Portrait Gallery and Smithsonian American Art Museum
- Art + Text with National Portrait Gallery and Smithsonian American Art Museum, Incomplete
- Reflection, Incomplete
- End of Session Check
Summative Reflection
Scholarship Details
The Interdisciplinary teaching with museum objects certificate course by edX offers financial assistance to candidates who are interested in working toward the verified certificate but are unable to pay the fee. The financial assistance is limited and may not be awarded to all eligible candidates.
For being eligible for financial assistance, the candidate needs to explain that paying for the verified certificate fee would be an economic hardship for them. In order to apply, the candidates have to answer a few questions about their reason for applying and how the certificate will benefit them. If the candidate’s application is approved, edX will give them instructions for verifying their identity on edX.org so that they can start working toward completing the course.
How it helps
The Interdisciplinary teaching with museum objects course offered by the edX platform is created to make the candidates aware of various approaches to teaching with objects and interdisciplinary approaches to teaching with objects.
This course is a once in a lifetime opportunity for teachers to learn through various museum educators that will help them understand the relationship among their collections and model teaching strategies that candidates can implement with their students, either online or in the classroom. The course will provide the candidates with beyond the book knowledge to make them stand out in their respective field. The course will help participants to reflect and exchange their views through the frequent peer discussions held during the course. The course is highly recommended to teachers and to candidates who aspire to develop a career in the teaching field. Through the course, the participants will gain expertise over the Smithsonian learning lab that they can use to share the lesson ideas among a new group of colleagues. The verified certificate provided towards the end of the programme will help participants in boosting their job profile; the participants can also post this shareable verified certificate on LinkedIn for increasing their job possibilities. Working professionals can use the certificate for observing salary hikes and promotions in the job.
Instructors
Ms Candra Flanagan
Staff Lead
Smithsonian Institution
Other Bachelors
Ms Abby Pfisterer
Education Specialist
Smithsonian Institution
Other Masters
Dr Orlando Serrano
Manager
Smithsonian Institution
Ms Ashleigh D. Coren
Adjunct Lecturer
UMD
Other Bachelors, M.S
Ms Briana Zavadil White
Instructor
Smithsonian Institution
Other Bachelors
Ms Elizabeth Dale-Deines
Coordinator
Smithsonian Institution
Other Bachelors
Ms Phoebe Hillemann
Teacher
Smithsonian Institution
Other Bachelors, M.S
Ms Tess Porter
Digital Content Producer
Smithsonian Institution
Dr Philippa Rappoport
Manager
Smithsonian Institution
Ph.D
FAQs
The candidates can choose a certificate at the point of the course. For being eligible for the certificate they are required to upgrade the course by paying the necessary fee.
The course is suitable for any teacher irrespective of their subjects or grades and the course material will be very much useful and applicable to humanities teachers.
Different approaches to teaching with objects and interdisciplinary approaches to teaching with objects are the concepts that will be discussed deeply during the course.
The course is a self-paced course with the course duration of 14 weeks, in which only one to two hours of content assigned per week. So that professionals can easily take this course.
Learning outcomes are:
- Gain knowledge from educators of Smithsonian museums
- Learn to use the Smithsonian learning lab
- Explore interdisciplinary approaches to teaching with objects
To view the majority of the course content and to complete assignments the candidate would need an active internet connection. Though many courses do offer downloadable videos and transcripts which candidates can view offline.
Yes, candidates can set a bookmark on any page in the course so that you can easily come back to it later. They can view their saved bookmarks by selecting the bookmark link from the course tools menu.
The candidates can get help from their course's staff in the discussion forum within their course. That is the place from there they can get help with assignments, quizzes, grades, and other course content.
edX offers a fun demonstration course that is specially designed to show learners who are new to edX.org about the process of taking a course.
Self-paced learning, shareable verified certificate, 1-2 hours course content assigned per week, discussion forums are some of the course highlights.
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