Authentic Learning Experiences Created Through Field Trips
Bridge Academy 11th Grade Ventures to the MOMA in New York City to Make Authentic Connections to Modern Art I believe authentic learning is very critical for students to become invested in the subjects being taught in the classroom. However, even though school administrators preach creating connections for the students they are often the obstacle that keeps the teachers from actually achieving this goal. For Example, I was fortunate enough last year to acquire funding to take my 11th grade students to NYC to the Modern Museum of Art ( MoMA ). It was an incredible experience for the students in many ways. I had previously done several lessons on modern art in the classroom. I observed that my students didn't really connect with how varied and creative the modern art can be. In addition to simply visiting the museum, we had an instructor lead us through an exercise where students created their own sketch while surrounded by modern work for inspiration. The students were dire