Summer Professional Development Opportunity
Our online PD Courses are written with performing arts teachers in mind and are aimed at tapping into creativity and love of the artform. Our custom PD platform has a growing library of courses, loads of interactive features, and certificates of completion to count towards your PD requirements.
Welcome to "Illuminating the Juilliard Approach"
Course Overview: This professional development course is designed to introduce you to the Juilliard Approach to Classroom Instruction, a transformative framework for twenty-first-century arts learning. Developed by the esteemed faculty at Juilliard, this course will immerse you in the principles that have shaped some of the world's most successful artists. Our goal is to extend these insights into your classroom, helping you foster creativity, discipline, and artistic excellence among your students.
What You Will Learn: Throughout this course, you will:
- Explore Juilliard’s Core Values: Gain insight into the foundational beliefs and educational philosophies that drive our teaching methods.
- Experience Our Methodology: Participate in hands-on arts activities designed to demonstrate the dynamic Juilliard teaching strategies in action.
- Analyze a Juilliard Lesson: Take an in-depth look at a specific lesson from the Juilliard Creative Classroom, understanding its structure, objectives, and potential impact on students.
- Connect Theory to Practice: Discover practical ways to integrate the Juilliard Approach into your own teaching practices, enhancing your classroom environment and educational outcomes.
Course Structure: The course is delivered entirely online, allowing you to engage with the material at your own pace. Each module consists of multimedia presentations, interactive sessions, and practical activities that provide a comprehensive understanding of the Juilliard Approach.
How to Get the Most Out of This Course:
- Engage Fully: Participate actively in all the activities and complete each module thoroughly.
- Reflect on Your Practice: Consider how each element of the course can be adapted to your unique teaching context.
- Collaborate with Peers: Connect with other arts educators in your school or district to share insights and strategies gleaned from the course. Discuss how you can implement these approaches in your classrooms collectively and support each other in refining your teaching practices.
- Apply What You Learn: Implement the techniques and methods discussed in the course in your classroom and observe the outcomes.
By the end of this course, you will not only have a deeper understanding of the Juilliard Approach but will also be equipped to bring a renewed sense of creativity and purpose to your teaching. We look forward to seeing how you illuminate your classrooms with the insights gained from this experience.
Getting Started with "Illuminating the Juilliard Approach"
- Visit the Juilliard / KEDC Landing Page:
- This is your starting point for accessing the course materials. We will continue to add information here over the Summer.
- Request Access to Juilliard Creative Classroom:
- Complete the request form available on this landing page to gain access to the Juilliard Creative Classroom (see link below). This platform hosts the professional development modules.
- Receive Your Credentials:
- After your request is processed, you will receive your login credentials via email. This email will also include instructions on how to navigate the platform.
- Log In and Navigate to the Professional Development Section:
- Using the provided credentials, log in to Juilliard Creative Classroom.
- Navigate to the professional development (PD) section of the platform to find the "Illuminating the Juilliard Approach" module.
- Complete the Course Module:
- Engage with the course materials and complete the interactive activities designed to help you integrate the Juilliard Approach into your teaching.
- Download Your Certificate of Completion:
- Upon successfully completing the module, download your certificate of completion as proof of your professional development achievement.
