Interdisciplinary Teaching with Museum Objects by Smithsonian Institution via Edx: Fee, Duration, How to Apply

Quick Facts

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Medium of instructions English	Mode of learning Self study	Mode of Delivery Video and Text Based	Learning efforts 1-2 Hours Per Week

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.

Course and certificate fees

Type of course

Free

The fee details of Interdisciplinary teaching with museum objects are:

The course is free to access
The certification fee is Rs. 5,757

The Interdisciplinary teaching with museum objects fee details

Fee category	Amount in Rupees
Course fee	Nil
Certification fee	Rs. 5,757

certificate availability

Yes

certificate providing authority

Smithsonian Institution

certificate fees

₹5,757

Who it is for

High school teacher Teacher

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

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

Knowledge of history

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.

The syllabus

Welcome & Introduction to this Course

Opening Session, Incomplete
Reflection, Incomplete
End of Session Check

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

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.

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

What if I want a certificate after accessing the course for free?

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.

This course is best suited for whom?

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.

What concepts will be dealt during the completion of course?

Different approaches to teaching with objects and interdisciplinary approaches to teaching with objects are the concepts that will be discussed deeply during the course.

What is the course duration?

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.

What will be the learning outcomes of 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

Can I view the course offline?

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.

Can I bookmark a place in a course?

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.

How do I get help with assignments, grading and course content?

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.