Summer Institute for Educators
Monday, June 25–Wednesday, June 27, 2018
9 am–4 pm each day
Limited to 30 participants.
Discovering Korea’s Past, a three-day institute, is specifically designed for middle and high school educators, particularly those who teach visual arts, social studies, world history, or the Korean language.
This summer institute combines socio-historical and art historical information with hands-on learning and practical application. As a result of the workshop, educators will be able to:
- Increase their knowledge about Korean history and cultural achievements, especially of the Goryeo dynasty (935–1392), a period noted for its artistic achievements and intensified interactions with China and eastern Central Asia
- Understand Buddhism and its influence on Korean art and culture
- Learn about and apply ceramic processes
- Develop teaching strategies that explore connections among the visual arts, social studies, and world history
- Design online learning resources for the classroom
During the summer institute, educators will:
- Examine Korean celadon, archaeological material, and paintings from the Goryeo dynasty (935–1392) through gallery activities and curator talks
- Go behind the scenes of the museums to examine works not on view
- Experiment with incising and inlay at District Clay Center
- Create online learning collections with the Smithsonian’s Learning Lab platform
Program Format and Resources
Each day begins at 9 am. Light breakfast, refreshments, and lunch are provided daily. Transportation to and from District Clay Center is also provided. Participants must bring a laptop computer (either Mac or PC). Please download Google Chrome beforehand.
Registration
This Summer Institute is limited to 30 educators. The registration deadline is Monday, June 18, 2018. A non-refundable $30 fee is due upon registration.
Transportation and Housing
Participants are responsible for their own travel, housing arrangements, and related costs. Transportation to and from District Clay Center is provided.
Expectations
Participants will receive required reading materials prior to the Institute. Educators should also anticipate completing some homework during the Institute.
Schedule at a Glace
Day One: Monday, June 25
9–10:40 am: Introductions; light refreshments; divide into two learning groups; break
10:40 –11:50 am: Gallery tour of Rediscovering Korea’s Past or a presentation on Buddhism and Goryeo Buddhist paintings
11:50 am–12:30 pm: Lunch (provided)
1:30–3:30 pm: Studio time at District Clay; or gallery activities; Learning Lab instruction and practice
3:30–4 pm: Reflection activity; introduce homework assignment
Day Two: Tuesday, June 26
9–9:30 am: Welcome; light refreshments; reflections
9:30–10:30 am: Gallery tour of Rediscovering Korea’s Past or a presentation on Buddhism and Goryeo Buddhist paintings; break
10:45–11:50 am: Collections storage visit
11:50 am–12:30 pm: Lunch (provided)
1:30–3:30 pm: Studio time at District Clay; or gallery activities; Learning Lab instruction and practice
3:30–4 pm: Reflection activity; introduce homework assignment
Day Three: Wednesday, June 27
9–10 am: Welcome; light refreshments; reflections
10:00–11:50 am: Gallery activities
11:50 am–12:30 pm: Lunch (provided)
12:40–1:40 pm: Work on digital content; personal exploration time in the galleries
1:40–3:30 pm: Share work
3:30–4 pm: Evaluation and next steps
Questions
Please direct any questions about the Summer Institute for Educators to Jennifer Reifsteck, Education Specialist, K–12 Learning. Send your email to AsiaTeachers@si.edu.
Acknowledgments
Discovering Korea’s Past: Interdisciplinary Connections Summer Institute for Educators is generously sponsored by the Korea Foundation.
Program Dates
Monday, June 25–Wednesday, June 27, 2018
9 am–4 pm each day
Register
Program is open to 30 participants.
Register by June 18, 2018. A non-refundable $30 fee is due at time of registration.
Contact Us
For questions, please call 202.633.5377 or email AsiaTeachers@si.edu.