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 * Pre-K-12 teachers of any discipline
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= = = A Project by the Teacher Advisory Panel of the Art Institute of Chicago = ==== In this climate of testing, predetermined outcomes, and national standards, this project offers a perspective on the creativity, spontaneity, and on-the-spot problem solving involved in teaching and learning. The Mystery Object is an educator initiative that emerged from action research conducted by members of the Teacher Advisory Panel (TAP) at the Art Institute of Chicago. The Mystery Object asks a simple question: What happens when you put art in the classroom? Several times a year, museum staff select an image of a work of art from the Art Institute's collection and send it to members of the TAP. The image is called the Mystery Object because it is unknown to the educators beforehand. Only the most basic information is shared, such as the artist's name, title of the work, and date when it was made. The recipients are expected to incorporate the image into their teaching any way they see it fit. The Mystery Object honors educators' agency, ability to respond in the moment, and capacity for innovation. ====

= The Mystery Object =

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