“A Dialogue with Art”
The Community of Inquiry Model, VELS Art Level 4–6

How can the Community of Inquiry model be used to engage students in the investigation of the meaning and messages in art? How can this model be used in the school context to support an integrated curriculum across VELS domains?
This module will provide teachers with hands on experience of the Community of Inquiry which is a powerful pedagogy that incorporates inquiry learning and philosophy. All materials and methods will be directly linked to the VELS Standards in the Thinking Processes and The Arts Domains. Although artworks will be used in this workshop as the starting point for the dialogue, the Community of Inquiry can be used across the curriculum in both secondary and primary schools and is particularly relevant in the teaching of creative writing and debate. Schools may wish to include participants across faculty areas such as Art, English, Interpersonal Development and History.

At the workshop teachers will:
• be given an introduction to the Community of Inquiry model and links to VELS
• participate in activities that can be used with students in the art classroom and in other curriculum areas
• receive resource materials that can be adapted to their school context
• look at methods to assess student outcomes

For full pricing and availability please contact Jan Roker on 03 9890 1867 or

Secondary Professional Development Module

Zart Education can come out to your school to present one of our workshop modules at a time that suits you. Cathy Price is available to present 3 different modules that focus on your curriculum related to VELS. Tania Di Berardino will work with you and your staff with hands-on Art and Craft technique workshops (see below). Please ring Jan on 03 9890 1867 for conditions and costs associated with each module and to arrange a date and time that best suits. Available for Metropolitan Melbourne and Geelong schools only unless a suitable arrangement can be negotiated for country Victorian schools. Workshops approximately 1–2 hour duration.
Available for student free days, faculty meetings or after school hours