Critical Thinking through Art (1 week in Thessaloniki)

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Dates

2024: 11.11.2024 – 16.11.2024 | 16.12.2024 – 21.12.2024

2025: 20.01.2025 – 25.01.2025 | 16.06.2025 – 21.06.2025 | 13.10.2025 – 18.10.2025

2026: To be announced (Ask for dates)

Intro

Overview:

Art has the power to inspire creativity, foster critical thinking, and ignite meaningful discussions. This one-week course invites educators from diverse educational backgrounds to explore the intersection of art and critical thinking. Through hands-on experiences and engaging discussions, participants will learn how to leverage the arts to stimulate analytical thought, enhance problem-solving skills, and cultivate a deeper appreciation for creativity in education.

Target Audience:

This course is tailored for educators at all levels, including primary, secondary, and higher education, as well as individuals interested in harnessing the potential of art in educational contexts. Participants will have the opportunity to engage with art from various cultural perspectives while traveling with Erasmus+.

Objectives:

• Understand the benefits of art observation in the classroom
• Explore the role of art in developing critical thinking skills
• Encourage creativity and innovation in teaching and learning
• Analyze and interpret artworks to promote deeper understanding
• Develop practical strategies for integrating art into curricula
• Place-based learning activities in museums and galleries
• Share best practices with educators across Europe
• Enhance your intercultural understanding and communication skills

Modules:

Module 1: The Power of Art in Education

• Presentation of current practices in European educational contexts
• Discussion of the role of art in the educational systems across Europe
• Understanding the value of art in fostering critical thinking
• Exploring historical and contemporary examples of art in education
• Reflecting on personal experiences with art and its impact

Module 2: Art as a Catalyst for Critical Thinking

• Analyzing art to stimulate critical thinking and problem-solving
• Developing activities that encourage creative thinking and expression
• Case studies of successful art-based critical thinking projects
• Practice critical thinking routines through a visit to a local art gallery

Module 3: Interdisciplinary Approaches

• Integrating art across various subject areas and disciplines
• Collaborative projects that merge art with history, science, literature, and more
• Promoting cross-curricular connections

Module 4: Art Appreciation and Analysis

• Techniques for interpreting artworks
• Facilitating discussions and debates around artistic themes
• Art-based assessments and evaluation methods

Module 5: Hands-On Art Experiences

• Engaging in art-making activities to promote creativity and self-expression
• Applying artistic processes to foster critical thinking
• Sharing and reflecting on personal artworks

Module 6: Practical Implementation and Collaborative Projects

• Round up and reflection
• Developing lesson plans and curricular units that incorporate art

Networking with educators to create collaborative art-driven initiatives

 

This course offers a unique opportunity to explore the powerful synergy between art and critical thinking, empowering educators to inspire creativity and analytical skills in their students. Join us in this transformative journey and discover the profound impact art can have on teaching and learning.

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Destination:

Thessaloniki – the heart of northern Greece. Thessaloniki is the second largest city in Greece, considered the co-capital of the country. It’s the place the heart of Northern Greece beats since antiquity. It served as an economical and commercial centre for many years and has rapidly developed, mostly because of its geographical location.

A stroll around the city instantly reveals its rich history. The Old Town, the Castle of Heptapyrgio, the Rotunda, the emblematic White Tower built during the Ottoman rule are just a few of the city’s famous monuments that will please every culture and history enthusiast.

Nowadays it is considered a business hub for the Balkans as it hosts several conferences and major exhibitions including the Thessaloniki International Fair. In 2021 it was acknowledged as the first Greek city to join the UNESCO Network of Gastronomy.

Thessaloniki is the city people love to visit for its culture, cuisine, and hospitality.