Describes the history of the Elk Grove (Illinois) Arts Guild, which presents monthly cultural excursions, publishes a quarterly calendar of cultural events, and operates a speakers bureau. (DD)

An online cross-cultural health course for nurses sought to provide access to cultural experiences by culturally congruent use of a minority visiting scholar and required participation in cultural enrichment activities. Course and faculty evaluations were designed to be appropriate for the asynchronous environment. (Contains 25 references.) (SK)

Describes the recent trend of establishing theater companies in science museums and zoos. Provides a brief history of science museums. Emphasizes that modern science museums and zoos are interactive. Examines the American Zoo as a model. Presents an overview of two museum theater groups and describes some of the current popular shows at other…

Discusses the importance of aesthetic education in middle schools. Imagines a school as an aesthetic environment. Describes how several content area teachers have enhanced the learning of traditional content through aesthetic projects and activities. Notes students' enthusiastic response. Outlines a five-step approach to incorporate aesthetics…

Using random assignment of students to two intervention groups and a comparison school sample, the researchers evaluated a three-group school-based violence prevention program. The three groups were (1) a whole-school intervention, (2) whole-school, cognitive-behavioral and cultural enrichment training, and (3) no violence prevention. The…

A high school arts program can add vitality to the school. A good program should include an expanded definition of the scope of the arts and an integrated and process-oriented presentation, with appropriate attention to historical background. (SJL)

Discusses the impact of writing on culture, especially the psychosocial consequences of literacy as a "technology of the intellect." Describes the role played by writing in both a slave revolt in nineteenth century Brazil and a preliterate African culture. Argues that "literacy" serves too many functions to be used as an…

John Dewey's theory of occupations provided an intellectual foundation for an emerging group of early twentieth-century vocational educators. His theory is composed of three major themes: a synthetic epistemology of work and school, a redefinition of nineteenth-century manual training practices, and a theory of cultural recapitulation. (Author/CT)

Piccolo Spoleto is the youth outreach arm of Charleston's annual international culture festival; it seeks to involve young performers and young audiences in the performing arts. (SK)

The article describes a totem pole carved by a Tlingit artist using traditional symbols to illustrate the history and mission of Seattle Pacific University. The article also reports the 1979 dedication ceremony. (SB)

A plea is made for wider cultural emphasis in teacher training programs. (JD)

Describes a 7-year longitudinal study of drama at Arizona State University that involved 30 participants who started the study as kindergartners. Focuses on final exit interviews with selected participants. Concludes that theater is necessary for some children and that theater may become more valuable if children can be convinced of the personal…

Reprints an article originally published in 1961. Describes the "culture crusade" at William Penn High School for Girls in midcity Philadelphia, part of Project WINGS, an overall program of educational incentive and motivation. Notes that over a 2-year period, more than 1,000 girls went on at least 1 cultural trip. (RS)

Summarizes and evaluates a project to promote multicultural awareness through the creation of a Diversity Quilt at Kansas State University. A survey of Counseling Center student participants reveals that 66% felt that their perception of other cultures had been changed through exposure to the Diversity Quilt. (GCP)

Presents ideas for devising field trips when transportation funds are reduced. Describes how to conduct walking tours, forming a station wagon brigade, and inviting traveling shows and individuals from the community into the classroom for career information and cultural enrichment. (KH)