Pedagogical Strategies of Preservice Bilingual Teachers When Teaching Art at the Museum

• In Event: 41.042 - Bilingual Co-Teaching Model: Art Gallery Lessons as an Exploration of a Collaborative Interdisciplinary Pedagogical Approach

Abstract

Bilingual pre-service teachers participate in a co-teaching model as part of guided museum visits serving K-12 students. Art lessons incorporate pre-designed teaching strategies and activities with interactive gallery objects; at the same time, lessons aspire to promote the interpretation of art objects in a way that connects meaningfully with the lives of students. This study highlights the pedagogical, linguistic, and sociocultural strategies that can be contributed by bilingual teachers as part of innovative pre-service undergraduate programs in museum settings.

Author

• Desiree M. Pallais-Downing, The University of Texas - Austin