Prior to the 1990s, the term "arts integration" rarely--if ever--appeared in educational literature. The term may be new, but educators have been involving students in arts learning processes for centuries. In particular, teachers have long harnessed the power of drama to engage students in arts-integrated learning activities. Articles…

Art and artistic activities that play a significant role in the lives of both children and adults are an important requirement for all individuals. Cultures develop, expand, and enrich through artistic activities, which are important for the development of visual literacy, especially in social studies. The present study aims to determine the…

Arts integration in school-based curriculum has been an area of interest in the United States since formal schooling began in the 1800s. Arts integration uses art forms such as, visual arts, music, drama, or dance with a language arts, math, science, and/or social studies curriculum. This article examines nine studies that assessed the effects of…

Provides an annotated bibliography of 10 ERIC documents and journal articles that focus on the interdisciplinary approach to elementary school social studies curriculum development and instruction. Specifically includes information on integrating language arts, art education, and global education in social studies. (CFR)

Recommends using an activity-based approach to art history similar to that of the "new social studies" movement of the 1960s. Provides suggestions for activities related to art criticism, style, and inductive learning. Concludes that student activities can help integrate art history and studio art in art education programs. (CFR)

There is consensus in the United States that schools are not succeeding. This paper presents recent research in mathematics, science, language arts, social studies, and the arts to discuss ways in which to improve instruction and learning in these areas. Featured topics include cooperative learning, problem solving, use of technology, whole…

This report provides perspectives from the literature and from consultation with LOGO experts for viewing, evaluating, formalizing, and improving use of the LOGO programming language in education. Contents of the report include: a discussion of the instructional structure of LOGO which centers around its turtle mode, list processing nature, and…

Faculty of the New York University School of Education, Health, Nursing, and Arts Professions describe curricular changes since World War II in subjects that have traditionally been included in high school studies: English, math, social studies, science, the arts, and foreign languages. (Editor)

A survey of educational trends at the elementary and secondary school level in countries throughout the world is summarized. Information was obtained from questionnaires sent to 30 pedagogic research organizations and from UNESCO reports and publications. The introduction discusses the universality of campaigns against illiteracy, expansion of…

The document discusses the curricular implications of global studies for teachers of all subjects and grade levels, emphasizing that the global approach can facilitate the integration of knowledge. The purpose is to help educators become aware of the implications that global studies have for their special interests. It is presented in 12 chapters.…

Evaluates the "Handbook of Research on Social Studies Teaching and Learning's" section on interrelations between social studies and other curriculum areas (art, music, literature, science, technology, reading, and writing). Commends the section for advocating integration of curriculum and for showing how limited research is for teaching…