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Download full textPrigmore, George T., Ed. – 1968
This collection of speeches is concerned with the fine arts and crafts programs in elementary and secondary schools. An introduction outlines the problem of aesthetics and fine arts education. Speakers (1) propose a humanities program for students of all abilities; (2) consider whether marching bands serve an aesthetic purpose in the high schools;…
Descriptors: Art Education, Bands (Music), Compensatory Education, Creative Activities
New York State Education Dept., Albany. – 1969
Intended for teachers who are currently working with Puerto Rican children, this manuscript provides an orientation to the cultural and historical background of Puerto Rico. The primary purpose of this survey is to depict significant contributions that occurred in Puerto Rico. Contents include information and materials obtained from national…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Bilingual Education, Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Awareness
Peer reviewedSmith-Shank, Deborah L. – Art Education, 1996
Recreates a lively, informal discussion about art between three high school students and an art education professor. The students discuss their backgrounds, experiences creating art, and art preferences. Includes added commentary by the professor. (MJP)
Descriptors: Aesthetic Education, Aesthetic Values, Art Appreciation, Art Education
Winokur, Marshall – 1979
The Fulbright-Hays Teaching Exchange with Germany is a one-for-one exchanqe for approximately twenty pairs of American and German teachers. American elementary and secondary school teachers as well as college instructors and assistant professors replace their German counterparts for an academic year at either a "Hauptschule" (a…
Descriptors: Cultural Education, Cultural Enrichment, Cultural Exchange, Exchange Programs
KELLY, JAMES – 1968
THE THIRD PART OF A PROJECT TO DEVELOP APPROACHES TO TEACHING HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ABOUT CULTURE AREAS OF THE NON-WESTERN WORLD (SEE TE 499 984 AND TE 499 995), THIS TEACHERS' GUIDE FOR AN 8-WEEK COURSE ON THE MIDDLE EAST COVERS THE GOEGRAPHY, ECONOMY, POLITICS, AND CULTURE OF THE AREAS. IT ALSO DEALS WITH THE MAJOR HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENTS IN THE…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Cultural Differences, Cultural Enrichment, Culture
Los Angeles County Superintendent of Schools, CA. – 1972
This supplement to "Portraits: The Literature of Minorities" published in June 1970, provides an annotated bibliography of literature by and about Black Americans, Mexican Americans, North American Indians, and Asian Americans. The bibliography is designed to aid teachers and librarians in recommending books to students in grades 7-12. The titles…
Descriptors: American Indians, Annotated Bibliographies, Anthologies, Asian Americans
Peer reviewedAmdur, David – Art Education, 1993
Contends that an integrated curriculum approach increases student motivation and makes learning easier because lessons have wider applications. Suggests that discipline-based art education promotes an interdisciplinary approach, particularly with social studies and language arts. Provides an example of an instructional unit combining social…
Descriptors: Aesthetic Values, Art, Art Activities, Art Education
Peer reviewedHopton-Jones, Pamela – Music Educators Journal, 1995
Explains and characterizes some of the basic concepts of East African music. Fundamentally an enhanced way of storytelling, East African music techniques are rooted in the play and rhythm of spoken language. Compares and contrasts East African and Western musical conventions. Includes a list of East African music resources. (MJP)
Descriptors: African Culture, Cultural Enrichment, Cultural Pluralism, Enrichment Activities
KELLY, JAMES – 1968
THIS CURRICULUM GUIDE PRESENTS THE SECOND OF FIVE PROPOSED SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL UNITS ON CULTURE AREAS OF THE NON-WESTERN WORLD. SUGGESTED "STRATEGIES" ILLUSTRATE TECHNIQUES TO ENCOURAGE STUDENT AND TEACHER INVOLVEMENT IN ACTIVE CLASSROOM LEARNING. CHAPTER TITLES INDICATE THE SCOPE OF THE SUBJECT MATTER--"THE TEACHING OF AFRICAN…
Descriptors: African Culture, Area Studies, Cultural Differences, Cultural Enrichment
Hill, Thomas H.; Thompson, Helen M. – 1968
An in-depth examination of symphony orchestra youth concerts in 20 American cities was conducted under the auspices of the American University, Washington, D.C., and with the cooperation of the American Symphony Orchestra League, to determine the role of youth concerts in cultural education. Field teams, each consisting of a music education…
Descriptors: Bands (Music), Community Organizations, Concerts, Cultural Activities
Metropolitan Educational Center in the Arts, St. Louis, MO. – 1971
This Metropolitan Educational Center in the Arts (MECA) project report details activities directed toward exploration, implementation, and evaluation of new and exemplary approaches to education in the arts in the City of St. Louis and the surrounding five-county region. The MECA projects described fall generally into three categories: 1) Projects…
Descriptors: Aesthetic Education, Art Education, Cultural Enrichment, Educational Programs
Saint Martin Parish School Board, St. Martinville, LA. – 1972
The Cultural Enrichment Program in Saint Martin Parish was implemented to meet the educational, cultural, and community needs in four areas: art, speech and drama, heritage, and music. In this report three broad categories were explored: 1) utilization of equipment; 2) values instilled as a result of cultural enrichment; and 3) changes in…
Descriptors: Art Education, Creative Expression, Cultural Background, Cultural Education
PDF pending restorationAtkinson, Marilyn; And Others
The guide offers a compilation of teacher-developed career education materials which may be integrated with secondary level curriculum in the study of French, German, and Spanish. The materials are based on a travel course of the country in order to include most aspects of its culture, economy, and other areas. A list of career opportunities in…
Descriptors: Career Education, Cultural Context, Cultural Enrichment, Curriculum Development
El Espiritu Siempre Eterno Del Mexico Americano (The Always Eternal Spirit of the Mexican American).
Quintanilla, Guadalupe C.; Silman, James B. – 1977
Twenty stories and essays suitable for intermediate and secondary grades illustrate the enduring spirit of Mexican American life, legend, custom, and culture. The Spanish language book describes the ceremonies of baptism, engagement, marriage, and the "quinceanera" (a girl's 15th birthday). Folklore (magic spells, superstitions, "cuentos" or…
Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Books, Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Activities
Hill, Thomas H.; Thompson, Helen M. – 1968
This report on symphony orchestra concerts for students in 20 American cities provides information on (1) the history and development of youth concerts, and the artistic, cultural, and educational philosophies upon which they are based; (2) operating procedures and financing for youth concerts in each city; (3) utilization of the concerts by…
Descriptors: Bands (Music), Case Studies, Community Organizations, Concerts
