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NGV and Macmillan Education Launch Art-Based English Learning Series for Secondary Students

publication · 2026-03-20

The National Gallery of Victoria has collaborated with Macmillan Education to produce a new educational book series called 'Inspired English.' Designed for students in Years 7-10, the series uses artworks from the NGV collection to teach English, art, and critical thinking. The materials translate the gallery's in-person workshops into classroom lessons, aligning with Australian and Victorian curricula. The books feature full-color reproductions of selected works, including pieces by John Brack, Julie Dowling, Pablo Picasso, and Giambattista Tiepolo, and provide teachers with lesson plans, inquiry questions, and online resources.

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  • The NGV partnered with Macmillan Education to create the 'Inspired English' book series
  • The series targets secondary school students in Years 7-10
  • It uses NGV collection artworks to teach English, art, and critical thinking
  • Resources include teacher guides, student workbooks, and digital materials
  • Featured artworks span historical, cultural, and contemporary contexts

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  • Australia
  • Victoria

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