In-Classroom Learning
Student centered discussions in the classroom. We'll send a teaching volunteer to your school for single or multiple visits. Talks are 45 minutes and meet MDE K-12 GLCE standards.
Requirements
- Limited to one class for each talk/discussion; maximum of 40 students.
- Discussions are presented with PowerPoint and led by trained museum volunteers. The DIA volunteers provide all necessary equipment except for a viewing screen or suitable substitute.
- Requests must be made by the classroom teacher or school principal at least 4 weeks in advance. You will be contacted within 5 business days of receipt of application regarding your stated request.
- In order to keep this program available, donations are encouraged. A donation of fifty cents per student is suggested.
Single Visit Program Options
Interpreting Art Gallery Discussion
Students explore images of art from diverse cultures and times. They are guided through discussions using a questioning strategy that activates existing knowledge and promotes cooperative learning, while building confidence in interpreting art. For groups of 15–60 Students.
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Shaping Identity
Students explore how people of diverse cultures and times use art to define, reinforce, and communicate cultural, national, and personal identity. For groups of 15–60 Students.
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African American Art
Teaching volunteers present a broad range of works by African American artists, from the 19th century through the present day. The discussion offers opportunities to explore issues of African American identity. For groups of 15–45 Students.
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Art of the Spanish Speaking World
Students are introduced to art from diverse Spanish speaking world cultures. The discussion focuses on art from Europe and Central and South America, from ancient times to the present. For groups of 15–60 Students.
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Multiple Visit Program Options
Deepen your students thinking and improve their interpretive skills through a series of facilitated discussions about art. Teaching volunteers visit your classroom four to eight times during the school year. Visits are scheduled at your convenience. For more information, please call Sue Troia at (313) 833-7416.
Upcoming Classes
Wednesday, August 01, 2012 – Friday, August 03, 2012
9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Family Sundays
Artist Demonstration: Greg Oberle's chalk drawings
Sunday, June 03, 2012
noon-4:00 p.m.
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