Upcoming Educator Events
Educator Events 2010–2011
Teacher Institute: Art and Power in Colonial India
Wednesday-Friday, August 3–5, 2011; 8:30 AM–4:30 PM, Asian Art Museum
Free, Pre-Registration required
In preparation for the special exhibition, Maharaja: The Splendor of India’s Royal Courts (October 21, 2011–April 8, 2012), the UC Berkeley History-Social Science Project and Asian Art Museum co-present this teacher institute designed for Grade 10 World History teachers. Inspired by presentations by UC Berkeley professors and museum curators, participants will examine historical content, academic literacy strategies, and standards-based applications for the classroom. Participants will also develop a lesson plan and receive a disk of Asian Art Museum collection images and priority registration for exhibition related school programs. For more information contact ucbhssp@berkeley.edu or 510.643.0897.
Acknowledgements
Lead funding for the Asian Art Museum’s Education and Public Programs is provided by the Bank of America Foundation. Major support provided by the Koret Foundation, the Freeman Foundation, the Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation, the Atsuhiko and Ina Goodwin Tateuchi Foundation, PARSA Community Foundation, and Douglas Tilden. Additional support provided by the William Randolph Hearst Foundation, United Airlines, the MetLife Foundation, the Mary M. Tanenbaum Fund, the San Francisco Foundation—Shenson Foundation, the Joseph R. McMicking Foundation, and Dodge & Cox.
