The Art Engager

The Power of VTM: why I created a new approach to engaging with art, objects and audiences in the museum


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Today I’m talking about why I created my method Visible Thinking in the Museum (or VTM for short) and who I created it for.

Why did I go and develop a new teaching method when there were plenty of methods already out there?

So, today I’m sharing exactly what prompted this 11 year mission into creating a method for engaging discussions in museums around art and objects.

Over the years, I have done a lot of research into other methods or strategies for discussing art and objects. So I know a lot about what other methods are out there for educators to use. 

From my research and experience, I've drawn key conclusions about what works well and what was lacking in existing approaches such as Visual Thinking Strategies and more.

And these conclusions led me to designing my own method that contained all the elements I wanted in a teaching method

I'm sharing the two basic needs that the new method arose out of, followed by 10 reasons why I created a new approach. And some of the reasons may surprise you!

Links

VTMO Beginners Course -starts 1 November

Episode 62 - 7 ways to be creative with thinking routines

Episode 1 - The moment when I first heard the words Visible Thinking...

Episode 51 - What is Visible Thinking in the Museum?

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