Other Resources For Teachers
Various resources
relating to the Victorians are available from the Education Department.
These focus on areas of the permanent collections that teachers
might want to visit in conjunction with a visit to the exhibition. These
resources are aimed at particular Key Stages but they can be adapted for
pupils of different ages.
The following resources are free of charge and can be obtained from the
Learning and Visitor Services Department at the V&A (020 7942 2197)
or by visiting the V&A web site at www.vam.ac.uk
- Victorian Social Life
- Working from Paintings: Click
here to go to the ideas and information for teachers
in learning zone
This booklet contains
an introduction to some of the Victorian paintings in the Victoria and
Albert Museum and suggests ways of using them as historical sources.
It aims to help teachers of History at Key Stage 2 use these paintings
as part of their work with pupils on Victorian Britain.
- Constable: Click
here to go to the ideas and information for teachers
in learning zone
This
publication introduces teachers to the V&A's collection of works
by John Constable which provide a unique opportunity to look at the
artistic process from sketch through to finished work. The suggested
activities are most suitable for pupils from Key Stage 2 and upwards
and focus on visual analysis through discussion and drawing in the galleries
and the Print Room.
- Accessories: Click
here to go to the ideas and information for teachers
in learning zone
This
booklet is for primary and secondary teachers interested in using the
accessories in the Victoria and Albert Museum's Dress Collection for
work on Art, History and Technology. There are ideas for projects together
with supporting information focusing on different types of accessory.
- Jewellery and Adornment:
Click
here to go to the ideas and information for teachers
in learning zone
This resource provides ways for teachers to use the V&A's collections
to study jewellery and adornment. The activities are designed to encourage
pupils to consider body adornment in broader terms than jewellery and
fashion, and to think about related social and cultural issues.
- The Glass Gallery: Click
here to go to the ideas and information for teachers in learning zone
This
booklet for primary and secondary school teachers aims to show how the
Glass Gallery can be used in the Art, History and Technology areas of
the curriculum. Five projects that explore the uses and characteristics
of glass are described and there is supporting information about aspects
of glass and the objects on display.
The following publications
can be purchased from the V&A shop or by mail order.
- Studying the Victorians
at the V&A - Price £5.95 + £1.40 postage + packaging
This
publication has been written for teachers working on Victorian Britain
at Key Stage Two. The temporary closure of the British Galleries means
that some of the objects referred to in this publication are not currently
on display. The booklet presents different methodologies for working
with pupils in the museum. 'The Buildings of the Victoria and Albert
Museum' looks at ways of using cameras and drawing to encourage close
observation. 'A Visit to the Great Exhibition' focuses on using objects
and documents as historical sources - (some of these objects are not
on display). 'Victorian Dress' explores drama and role play using the
dress collection at the V&A.
Please note
that due to the temporary closure of the British Galleries, some of
the galleries referred to in this booklet will not be accessible.
- A Teacher's Guide to
using the Print Room
This book suggests some themes for using Print Room objects. For each
theme there is a task for pupils supported by background information,
suggestions on preparing for a visit, activities to do in the Print
Room and ideas for follow-up back at school. Boxes of pre-selected material
on The Great Exhibition and Victorian Photography are available on request.
Coming soon…
The
V&A is undergoing a major project to refurbish its British Galleries
which will reopen in November 2001. These galleries, displaying British
Art and design from 1500-1900, will be a fantastic cross-curricular resource
and particularly useful for teachers delivering History and Art and Design
to all age groups.
From
the end of November 2001, teachers will be able to visit an exciting new
online resource which will include, information and ideas, suggestions
for activities and downloadable resources, all based on the new British
Galleries.
