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Boston, Bruce O. – 1994
This conference report focuses on the development of collaborative partnerships between businesses and arts education groups. The economic and educational value of business and arts education partnerships is the underlying theme. The report includes an introduction and five chapters: chapter 1: "Setting the Terms for a Conference"; chapter 2:…
Descriptors: Art Education, Community Change, Dance Education, Economic Impact
Mississippi State Dept. of Education, Jackson. – 1996
The Mississippi Fine Arts Framework is designed to develop K-12 students' interest and expertise in dance, music, theater arts, and visual arts. The introductory fine arts course, for secondary level students, explores the relationship and the function of the arts in both historical and contemporary culture through creative projects, performance,…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Art Education, Dance Education, Elementary Secondary Education
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O'Brien, James – Music Educators Journal, 1994
Maintains that efforts to link the arts for educational purposes have been made since the 1960s. Proposes three approaches to link visual art, dance, music and other aesthetic endeavors into one course. Concludes that, although integrating the arts is more work, the motivation for doing so rests on improved student learning. (CFR)
Descriptors: Aesthetic Education, Art Education, Cultural Enrichment, Curriculum Development
Mahlmann, John J. – Momentum, 1993
Describes the efforts of the Consortium of National Arts Education Associations to develop voluntary national standards for education in art, dance, music, and theater. Highlights key issues such as cultural diversity, classroom technology, and interdisciplinary processes. Explains the consensus-building process and plans for classroom…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Art Activities, Art Education, Art Teachers
Leonhard, Charles – 1991
A survey was conducted to determine a quantitative baseline on the status of music, visual art, dance and drama/theater education in U.S. public schools. A stratified random sampling technique was used and questionnaires were sent to 1,366 U.S. public schools seeking data about demographics, curricula, adequacy of instructional material, and…
Descriptors: Art Education, Attitude Measures, Dance Education, Data Collection
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Lehman, Paul R. – Arts Education Policy Review, 2000
Explores arts education policies focusing on achievements, such as the inclusion of music and visual arts in schools, development of the arts education standards; and the failures, such as the inability of the arts to overcome the perception of being a frill. (CMK)
Descriptors: Art Education, Dance Education, Educational Policy, Elementary Secondary Education
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Riddell, Janice B. – Arts Education Policy Review, 2000
Explores three lessons that can be learned about arts education during the twentieth century: (1) the decentralization of education in the United States; (2) developing student competence in performing and creating art; and (3) the importance of quality above quantity. (CMK)
Descriptors: Art Education, Dance Education, Decentralization, Educational History
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Hutchens, James; Pankratz, David B. – Arts Education Policy Review, 2000
Describes the Transforming Education through the Arts Challenge (TETAC) initiative. Discusses issues to be addressed if change in arts education is to be achieved, specifically teacher preparation, professional development, networking, and standards and accountability. (CMK)
Descriptors: Accountability, Art Education, Computer Uses in Education, Dance Education
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Frechtling, Joy – Arts Education Policy Review, 2000
Reflects on the balancing act among the methodological, practical, and political forces in the arts that affect evaluation, focusing on evaluations of systemic reform. Discusses the meaning of systemic reform and the special requirements added when the arts are the main force behind the education changes. Offers an illustration. (CMK)
Descriptors: Art Education, Dance Education, Educational Change, Elementary Secondary Education
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Mans, Minette E. – Arts Education Policy Review, 2000
Provides background information on arts education and policy in the African context focusing on four countries: (1) Ghana; (2) Kenya; (3) Tanzania; and (4) Namibia. Introduces the articles in the symposium on "Arts Education Policy in Africa" in this issue of Art Education Policy Review. (CMK)
Descriptors: Art Education, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Background, Cultural Education
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Knowles, Patricia – Bulletin of the Council for Research in Music Education, 1993
Reviews issues related to preservice teacher education in dance. Asserts that the development of national standards in arts education has led to a consensus on teacher education. Maintains that, for the first time in U.S. educational history, dance is included in the fine arts curriculum, rather than in physical education. (CFR)
Descriptors: Aesthetic Education, Cultural Pluralism, Culture, Curriculum Development
Mitchell, Ruth, Ed. – 1994
This book takes a detailed look at current knowledge as basis for assessment policy; describes arts education assessment currently being developed or implemented; and proposes policy directions. The book is organized in 7 chapters: (1) "What Standards and Assessment Can Do for Arts Education" brings together statements advocating standards and…
Descriptors: Art Education, Dance Education, Drama, Educational Assessment
South Carolina State Dept. of Education, Columbia. – 1998
This document describes what students should know and be able to do in the visual and performing arts prior to graduation from South Carolina high schools. The standards are based on the "South Carolina Visual and Performing Arts Framework," adopted by the South Carolina State Board of Education in 1993. Standards for performance in…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Art Education, Benchmarking, Dance Education
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Spearman, Carlesta Elliot – Arts Education Policy Review, 2000
Focuses on various topics related to arts education policy such as the creation of the national arts standards, the influence of racism on policy decisions, the importance for equal access to education at all educational levels, and the work of Howard Gardner on multiple intelligences that helped legitimize the arts. (CMK)
Descriptors: Art Education, Dance Education, Educational History, Educational Policy
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Goodlad, John I. – Arts Education Policy Review, 2000
Describes two approaches to educational change: (1) the linear, input-output model that focuses on the output of academic achievement measured by standardized tests; and (2) the ecological model that focuses on the school as an ecosystem composed of classroom ecosystems. Discusses four reasons why the arts are necessary for the renewal of schools.…
Descriptors: Art Education, Dance Education, Educational Change, Educational Objectives
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