Questioning is the skill to master when you want to create engaging discussions & dialogue around art and objects. Questions help us learn, avoid misunderstandings,… Read More »Using Thinking Routines to Formulate Better Questions
Interested in using Project Zero thinking routines as a questioning framework to structure and support your art and object discusions? Not quite sure where to… Read More »A Brief Guide to Thinking Routines
Much has been written about the power of art works, objects, artefacts to inspire, provoke curiosity and interest. It is generally accepted that looking at… Read More »Slow-Looking: In-Depth Experiences with Art and Museum Objects
Routines are an important part of the guided tour experience. As you welcome guests or visitors at the start of a tour, you will take… Read More »How to Use Visible Thinking Routines on Guided Tours
Visible Thinking and Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS) often get confused. Here are some of the differences and similarities between the two frameworks. So, deep breath, here we… Read More »Visual Thinking Strategies and Visible Thinking
If you are interested in the story behind the programme for international schools that I developed at the Tropenmuseum in 2011, here is an interview… Read More »Stories Around the World – Interview with Claire Bown
Yesterday was a very proud moment for me. Over the past year (2011) I have been developing a new programme at the Tropenmuseum for international primary… Read More »Integrating thinking routines into an educational school programme at the Tropenmuseum