Professional Development
Increase your content knowledge and explore new ways to teach students about the ancient world through professional development at the Penn Museum. All professional development opportunities offer Act 48 credits to participating teachers.
Penn Museum in Your Classroom
Thursday, February 4
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Looking for ways to deepen learning in your Social Studies classroom? The Penn Museum has you covered with a wide variety of Interactive Virtual Learning offerings sure to enrich your ancient history and global studies curriculum this Spring! During this free hour-long professional development you will receive a comprehensive overview of available program offerings and will be presented with quick samples of three virtual visits designed for K-12 students. Penn Museum educators will be available to answer all your burning questions live throughout the broadcast.
Free to Registered Guests
Register2020–2021 Teacher Talk Series
All teachers are welcome! Our free Teacher Talks are held on Thursdays from 4:00–5:00 pm ET. For each Talk, 1 hour of Act 48 credit is available for PA teachers. (Certificates of completion are available for teachers from other states.)
Free to Registered Guests
RegisterIf you register for any Teacher Talk, you are automatically registered for the rest of this year’s series!
Dates & Topics
Check back soon for details!
- January 14
Writing for Relaxation - January 28
Buddhism in Ancient China - February 11
Museum of Me: Label Making - February 25
Map Making and Meaning - March 11
Paint Like the Ancients - March 25
Muslim Celebration - April 8
TBD - April 22
Museum Conservation - May 6
TBD - May 20
Science in Archaeology - June 3
Alcohol in the Ancient World
Create Your Own
Our educators can work with you to design a professional development experience that is perfect for your staff or group. Choose from expert talks, gallery tours, and interactive workshops – all designed specifically to meet your group’s professional learning goals. Depending on your preference, we are able to come to your school or host your group at the Museum.Programs available include:
- Talks from experts in the field of archaeology
- Sessions led by cultural educators from around the globe
- Workshops on Object-Based-Learning
- Museum program previews
- Tours of Museum galleries
- Team Building Activities