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Pelletier, Pierre – International Journal of Instructional Media, 1993
A study to determine whether computer software could meet objectives of the Ministry of Education's (Quebec, Canada) secondary school plastic arts program found that SuperPaint enabled students to meet the objectives, fostered creativity, increased motivation, and increased learning autonomy. Recommends computers be used for project sketches…
Descriptors: Art Education, Behavioral Objectives, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software
Frazier, Wendy – Science Scope, 2006
While some textbooks still teach students that there is one scientific process that must be rigidly followed, this stagnant portrayal of the process of science can lead students to think that science and scientists are quite boring. Through integrating visual art and microscopy, students learn about the creativity of scientists and begin to…
Descriptors: Textbooks, Scientific Principles, Scientists, Science Interests
Zurmuehlen, Marilyn, Ed.; Thunder-McGuire, Steve, Ed. – 1993
This collection of doctoral student research papers begins with a biographic dedication to Marilyn Zurmuehlen. The papers and their authors are introduced in brief discourse by a faculty mentor (mentor's introduction). Articles include: (1) "Feminism < > Dialogic Interaction < > Research (Miriam Cooley), introduced by Elizabeth J.…
Descriptors: Art Education, Art History, Chinese Americans, Computers
Forman, George – 1994
This paper discusses the use of different media for art instruction and creative activities with preschoolers at the Reggio Emilia preschools in Italy. Drawing made with markers, paper constructions, clay sculpture, and wooden constructions are all used to deepen children's understanding of a particular theme or concept. Typically, a small group…
Descriptors: Art Activities, Art Education, Childhood Attitudes, Class Activities
East Stroudsburg Univ., PA. Center for the Arts in Education. – 1983
Developed by a graduate seminar class, this guide is intended to help teachers use museums to integrate the arts into the elementary social studies curriculum. Although many of the resources included pertain specifically to Pennsylvania, the guide can serve as a model for educators in other states. Many different resources are provided. There is…
Descriptors: Art Education, Community Resources, Concept Teaching, Creativity
Broudy, Harry S. – 1977
This paper presents a rationale for including aesthetic education in the traditional elementary and secondary curriculum. By teaching students to perceive images as artists do and to make images as artists do, aesthetic education fosters imaginative perception and sensitivity to a broad range of feelings. Four factors contribute to the need for…
Descriptors: Aesthetic Education, Affective Objectives, Art Appreciation, Art Education
Creative Associates, Inc., Washington, DC. – 1979
Guidelines for conducting art activities with young children are provided in this curriculum manual for teachers of pre- and primary school-age students. Part One of the manual presents a philosophy and approaches for setting up an art program. The first chapter explores the concept of creativity, how it can be encouraged, and identifies some of…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Art Activities, Art Education, Art Materials
Barron, Frank – 1973
This report reviews five current research projects in aesthetic education. Chapter 2 describes recent studies at the Institute of Personality Assessment and Research (IPAR) which relate aesthetics and creativity. Chapter 3 reviews measures of perceptual and cognitive performance; perceptual and aesthetic preference; and aesthetic interests,…
Descriptors: Aesthetic Education, Affective Behavior, Art Education, Cognitive Development
Western States Arts Foundation, Denver, CO. – 1976
This evaluation report discusses the success of the Artists-in-Schools program, a national program begun in 1966 which has placed over 2,000 professional artists in over 5,000 schools. The effects of the visual arts and poetry components on artists, poets, school administrators, students, and teachers in ten western states are discussed.…
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Art Education, Artists, Creativity

Broudy, H. S. – Studies in Art Education, 1987
Discusses the theoretical structure of Discipline Based Art Education (DBAE). Elaborates on the role of imagery for learning in all areas that involve perception, especially art history, art criticism, and aesthetic perception. (AEM)
Descriptors: Aesthetic Education, Art Appreciation, Art Education, Art History
Powell, Mary Clare – Phi Delta Kappan, 1997
Creative Arts in Learning, a master's degree program at Lesley College Graduate School, acknowledges the importance of teacher creativity. By feeding teachers' inner lives, the arts can transform the tone of classrooms or entire schools. Courses in storytelling, visual arts, and drama help teachers demystify the arts, learn alternative…
Descriptors: Academic Education, Art Education, Art Expression, Classroom Environment
Clarke, Pauline; Widdicombe, Melva – Education Canada, 2002
The Inner-City Arts Training program trains Winnipeg (Canada) teachers in art appreciation, visual awareness, and art production. This training allows them to guide their students through extensive projects that encourage individual contribution while furthering teamwork. The consonance between visual and verbal language is used to develop…
Descriptors: Art Education, Creativity, Educational Innovation, Elementary Education

Wright, Susan K. – Studies in Art Education, 1994
Maintains that assessment in the arts often is avoided in the early childhood years because it appears to be incompatible with a child-centered philosophy. Asserts that reflective assessment procedures can inform early childhood teachers about instruction in arts education. (CFR)
Descriptors: Art Education, Child Development, Childhood Attitudes, Childrens Art

Kelchner, Thomas A. – School Arts, 1990
Describes how art history and art criticism in the art curriculum benefit Trainable Mentally Retarded (TMR) students. Shows how these students enjoy looking at and talking about art and maintains that the experience will be successful if the requirements are kept basic. Outlines objectives that incorporate art history and criticism into the TMR…
Descriptors: Art Activities, Art Criticism, Art Education, Art History

Foster, Mary Sue – School Arts, 1990
Describes art education in elementary schools in Japan and the content of their art textbooks. Maintains that the challenges of developing skills, making choices, and learning about the artistic heritage that are offered to Japanese children also should be offered to U.S. children. (KM)
Descriptors: Art Activities, Art Appreciation, Art Education, Art History