Thirteen experts in the visual arts, literature, music, dance, and theater responded to the arguments of E. D. Hirsch's "Cultural Literacy: What Every American Needs to Know", focusing particularily on his alarm at the serious slippage that has occurred in the background knowledge and information prerequisite for effective communication.…

This report identifies important questions in music curriculum content in undergraduate study. Generally, the music curriculum must deal with: (1) training in the making of music; (2) musical "objects"; and (3) the study of music in the larger context. Part 1 reviews the: (1) current undergraduate music curriculum; (2) undergraduate music…

College programs in the arts are described, and an essay on the role of the arts in liberal education is presented. In the essay, "Windows and Doors," Thomas K. Hearn, Jr. suggests that imagination is the primary agent of the educational process and is basic to moral development and moral thought. He argues that the arts have an…

Play-acting is a natural human instinct; role-playing, disguising, game-playing are all favorite activities for people of all ages. In a foreign language course, dramatization is especially appropriate and can be used in many ways both in class and as an extra-curricular or supplementary activity. Much language learning occurs during the…

In the past, fluency has been considered a neglected area of reading instruction, but it is unequivocally an essential component of an effective reading program. For children to develop into confident, fluent readers, they must be exposed to a variety of meaningful strategies that provide plenty of successful reading practice. Teachers that…

The manual describes six sessions of an inservice workshop, Camp Lite-Up for Burnouts, for teachers of the handicapped and teachers of the arts to learn and experience new ways of integrating dance, drama, theater games, music, and the visual arts into instructional programs. The narrative and photographs illustrate such activities as playing…

This guide is designed to assist school administrators and teachers in planning and developing dramatic and theatre arts programs that meet the needs of a wide range of students from kindergarten through grade 12. The first section of the guide sets forth a philosophy, goals, and criteria for effective theatre arts programs in general. The second…

Gives suggestions for implementation by teachers and administrators of the plays submitted to the Young Playwrights Festival, which is designed for the junior high school student and performer. Also discusses themes and subject matters of these plays. (VLC)

This report highlights efforts by Time Warner personnel to strengthen community connections through various programs and services aimed at supporting: education, the arts, volunteerism, diversity, and business-community action. The report is divided into sections focusing on each of these areas. The first section, Education, describes programs…

To stimulate interest in death and grief responses, medical school faculty and students at the University of California, San Diego, were invited to a program of music, film, and commentary dealing with that theme. A global evaluation of the event was positive. (JMD)

Offers a way to present art history to classroom students where the art teacher pretends to be an artist. Focuses on a lesson where the teacher pretended to be Mary Cassatt. States that the students used pastels when drawing their artwork, in conjunction with the art history lesson. (CMK)

Discusses the success of arts-focused schools in performing and visual arts. Offers examples of outstanding schools. Focuses on the importance of having the best administration, the administrative considerations involved in establishing a successful arts-infused school, and finding the best faculty with a diverse focus. (CMK)

Reviews the origins of melodrama, essential components for instructional purposes, and key elements that help melodrama succeed. Suggests methods for implementation of content-focused melodramas in history classes and methods to evaluate student understanding of the content. (RS)

Emphasizes the educational benefits derived from research in dramatics arts. Cites research indicating that role playing has a positive effect on oral language, moral reasoning, and self-esteem. Points out that teachers and administrators do not include dramatic instruction in their curriculum, and offers ways to make dramatic arts more appealing.…

Describes the use of Lewis Carroll's "Alice in Wonderland" as a thematic device that leads to classroom activities in reading, writing, music, art, and other areas of the curriculum. The project culminates in a play written and created by the entire class. (TM)