Art as Socially Constructed Narrative: Implications for Early Childhood Education.

Walsh, Daniel J.

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ERIC Number: EJ487216

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1993

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Art as Socially Constructed Narrative: Implications for Early Childhood Education.

Walsh, Daniel J.

Arts Education Policy Review, v94 n6 p18-23 Jul-Aug 1993

Discusses the idea of narrative being central to all human experience. Asserts that Piagetian theory and other developmental approaches limit the place of art in early childhood education. Recommends exposing young children to folk art and music that represent significant cultural traits. (CFR)

Descriptors: Art, Art Education, Child Development, Cognitive Development, Cultural Enrichment, Cultural Traits, Early Childhood Education, Educational Objectives, Educational Philosophy, Epistemology, Fine Arts, Language Experience Approach, Learning Theories, Music, Narration, Piagetian Theory

Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive; Journal Articles

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Audience: Teachers; Administrators; Practitioners

Language: English

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