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Louisiana State Dept. of Education, Baton Rouge. – 1984
The objective of the fine arts survey course outlined in this guide is to give high school students an introduction to understanding the four arts (visual arts, music, dance, and drama), their relationships, and how they each touch our daily lives. The guide begins with an introduction that contains a survey test, discusses the course rationale,…
Descriptors: Aesthetic Education, Art Education, Concerts, Course Content
Jones, Margaret A., Ed. – 1984
Precis are presented of the meetings, workshops, and seminars at the 1984 Conference on Elementary and Middle School Physical Education. Papers were presented on the following subjects: suggestions for adapting physical education for handicapped children; ideas for discipline and classroom management; curriculum design in movement education for…
Descriptors: Adapted Physical Education, Athletics, Class Activities, Classroom Techniques
Lee, Ronald T., Ed.; And Others – 1987
Ideas about the arts and their place in the classroom are elaborated through this series of essays. "Radio Plays: A Close Encounter with Another Medium" (Norton A. Roman) discusses the use of old radio plays in the classroom. "Dynamic Dinosaurs" (Kathy Vajda) describes teaching a unit on dinosaurs to a kindergarten class.…
Descriptors: Art Activities, Art Education, Creative Art, Creativity
Kitzelman, Jacquie, Ed. – 1996
This resource guide recognizes that the arts provide a natural arena for teaching multicultural perspectives to students of all ages. The guide features the four most prevalent ethnic minorities in Colorado, African American, Asian American, Hispanic American, and Native American, plus a section prepared by Colorado's state folklorists. The…
Descriptors: Aesthetic Education, American Indian Culture, American Indians, Art Education
Fitt, Sally, Ed.; Riordan, Anne, Ed. – 1980
This volume presents a collection of 14 articles, written by professionals active in teaching dance to the handicapped. Different approaches, techniques, and philosophies are presented in the following papers: "Dance for the Handicapped: A Mainstreaming Approach" (C. D. Crain); "The Science of the Art of Giving Directions" (M.…
Descriptors: Adapted Physical Education, Adaptive Behavior (of Disabled), Coping, Dance Education
Bardige, Betty S.; Segal, Marilyn M. – ZERO TO THREE, 2005
This book is written for teachers, caregivers, and family child care providers who are working with children from birth to five. It presents research on child development and on effective teaching practices to foster very young children's ability to become literate. The book also provides practical suggestions for implementing research-informed…
Descriptors: Teacher Effectiveness, Phonetics, Emergent Literacy, Language Acquisition
Chronicle of Higher Education, 2005
"Chronicle of Higher Education" presents an abundant source of news and information for college and university faculty members and administrators. This January 21, 2005 issue of "Chronicle of Higher Education" includes the following articles: (1) "The Perils of Pursuing Prestige" (Lovett, Clara M.); (2) "A…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Higher Education, College Faculty, Affirmative Action
Chapman, Barbara Holland – 1985
The North Carolina arts education curriculum encompasses K-12 programs in dance, folk arts, music, theater arts, and visual arts. It is designed to provide a scope and sequence which encourages students to develop the essential senses of sight, hearing, smell, taste, touch, and kinetic awareness. It provides opportunities to develop thinking…
Descriptors: Art Education, Competency Based Education, Course Objectives, Cultural Activities
Dougherty, Neil J., Ed. – 2002
This collection of papers offers a comprehensive text about contemporary physical activities and sports forms. It provides students with an overview of the various physical activities, skill technique required, safety, scoring, rules and etiquette, strategies, equipment, and related terminology. The 26 papers are: (1) "Physical Fitness"…
Descriptors: Aerobics, Archery, Athletics, Badminton
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Stinson, Susan W. – Design for Arts in Education, 1990
Recommends creative dance, as part of early childhood education, be developmentally appropriate, using exploratory movement and sensory awareness to teach children about themselves. From personal experience, describes dance work, based on Native-American dance and children's alternative realities, and designed to encourage future development of…
Descriptors: American Indian Culture, Art Education, Body Language, Child Development
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Colwell, Richard – Arts Education Policy Review, 1995
Asserts that the current focus on voluntary national standards has catapulted arts education into a new prominence. Discusses the background and tactics of current educational reform efforts. Concludes that, without empirical research and assessment, the proposed curricular standards will remain an educational fad. (CFR)
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Aesthetic Education, Art Education, Curriculum Development
Indiana State Dept. of Education, Indianapolis. – 1994
This volume contains summaries of 13 presentations at the PACE (Positive Approaches to Children's Education) conference. The titles are: "Fabulous Fitness Fun" (Deborah L. Arfman); "Manipulative Equipment Modified for Success" (Noel Bewley); "Fitness Play-Focus on Fun" (Noel Bewley); "Keeping Them All Moving:…
Descriptors: Adapted Physical Education, Aerobics, Childrens Games, Class Activities
Saskatchewan Education, Training and Employment, Regina. Curriculum and Instruction Branch. – 1994
This bibliography, organized in seven sections, provides a comprehensive overview of Canadian arts education resources useful in the instruction of junior high school students. (1) "Titles and Descriptions" provides information, sources, annotations, and suggested subject integration for alphabetically arranged items. (2) "Community…
Descriptors: Art Education, Audiovisual Aids, Canada Natives, Community Resources
Mizell, Lee – National Endowment for the Arts, 2005
What percent of Americans have been exposed to arts education? Has it changed over time? How do demographic characteristics correlate with arts education? What is the state of arts education in U.S. schools? These research questions are the focus of this report, which is presented in two parts. Using data from the Surveys of Public Participation…
Descriptors: Fine Arts, Art Education, Music Education, Visual Arts
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Irwin, Rita L.; Reynolds, J. Karen – Arts Education Policy Review, 1995
Maintains that, in recent years, schools and school districts have begun to explore an integrated curriculum approach to arts education. Discusses three areas of concern related to the arts as disciplines and the arts presented through an interdisciplinary approach. Calls for explicit policy directives to provide guidance. (CFR)
Descriptors: Art Appreciation, Art Education, Art Teachers, Cultural Enrichment
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