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Newlin, Louisa Foulke – Humanities, 1996
Examines the theme of adolescent maturation and growing responsibility in Shakespeare's "Henry IV, Part I." Uses excerpts from the play to illustrate key points in Prince Henry's developing sense of responsibility. Argues that this theme makes the play accessible and enjoyable for adolescents. (MJP)
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Authors, Cultural Activities, Drama
Wilson, Robin – Chronicle of Higher Education, 1997
The Eastman School of Music (New York), part of the University of Rochester, is departing from tradition by introducing contemporary music and audience awareness training into the curriculum in an effort to help students build performance careers. Eastman is one of the few music schools responding to market issues so vigorously. Some success…
Descriptors: Audience Awareness, Career Education, Change Strategies, Curriculum Development
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Shotick, Joyce A.; Walsko, Greg – Social Studies and the Young Learner, 1997
Profiles "Barnyard Economics," a children's play produced by Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE). SIFE is a national organization for college students who provide economic education to the community. The audience-participation play uses the adventures of a pig to illustrate opportunity costs, production of goods and services, and productive…
Descriptors: Creative Teaching, Cross Age Teaching, Economics Education, Elementary Education
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Glidden, Robert – Design for Arts in Education, 1990
Responds to Charles Fowler's article, "Arts Education and the NEA: Does the National Science Foundation Point the Way?" Recommends that the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) work together to promote intellectual values in schooling. Suggests that the NEA follow the NSF in its commitment to…
Descriptors: Art Education, Educational Cooperation, Educational Finance, Educational Philosophy
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Hoffa, Harlan – Design for Arts in Education, 1990
Responds to Charles Fowler's article, "Arts Education and the NEA: Does the National Science Foundation Point the Way?" Notes differences between art and science, and the educational efforts of the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and the National Science Foundation (NSF). Recommends several actions to prove NEA's commitment to…
Descriptors: Art Education, Educational Cooperation, Educational Objectives, Educational Philosophy
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Martin, Kathryn A. – Design for Arts in Education, 1990
Responds to Charles Fowler's article, "Arts Education and the NEA: Does the National Science Foundation Point the Way?" Suggests that arts education is in crisis because of lack of audience support. Recommends that the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) emphasize the importance of arts education as a part of basic education. (KM)
Descriptors: Art Education, Dance Education, Educational Cooperation, Educational Objectives
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Robinette, Dan – ACA Bulletin, 1989
Describes how Florida State University used the Salary Model, a menu-driven software package that allows administrators to compare activities of one faculty member to others. Discusses several theoretical and pragmatic concerns that should be addressed when using the program. (MM)
Descriptors: College Faculty, Computer Software Reviews, Computer Uses in Education, Faculty Evaluation
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Gardner, Howard – Journal of Aesthetic Education, 1989
Discusses the Chinese attitude toward child development and socialization. Offers general comments concerning child rearing. Examines the Chinese emphasis upon performance in the arts. Notes that the Chinese classroom is oriented toward tradition and hierarchy. Compares the differing U.S. and Chinese approaches to basic skills and creativity. (KO)
Descriptors: Aesthetic Education, Art Education, Child Psychology, Child Rearing
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Poague, Leland; Cadbury, William – Journal of Aesthetic Education, 1989
Examines the role of critical language in film criticism. Compares and contrasts Monroe Beardsley's philosophy on film aesthetics with the New Criticism. Outlines some of the contributions Beardsley has made to the study of film criticism. (KM)
Descriptors: Aesthetic Education, Art Education, Art Expression, Content Analysis
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Weir, Beth – Reading Horizons, 1989
Reviews research and anecdotal accounts which present instructional techniques and which suggest that the quality of instruction, quality of time, and quality of books are significant factors in ensuring that story reading is a true literacy event. Argues that consistent story readings facilitate the acquisition of the reading process. (RS)
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Literature Reviews, Readers Theater, Reading Aloud to Others
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Cole, Robert – New England Journal of History, 1988
Briefly traces the history of South Africa from British acquisition in 1815 through the creation of the Union of South Africa in 1910. Presents a chronicle of the year 1900 to show part of the European achievement in close-up. Lists accomplishments in literature, fine arts, science, technology, music, theater, and dance. (GEA)
Descriptors: African History, Chronicles, Dance, European History
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Donmoyer, Robert – Arts Education Policy Review, 1995
Asserts that the arts, including art, music, dance, and theater, often are ignored or shortchanged in the school curriculum. Discusses how language education has assumed a central place in the school curriculum and whether art education can use curriculum integration to achieve the same status. (CFR)
Descriptors: Art Education, Cognitive Processes, Curriculum Development, Dance 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
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Hardeman, Nicholas; Collins, Keith – Social Studies Review, 1991
Traces the barrel in history through language, literature, poetry, music, art, and architecture. Includes examples and anecdotes of barrels in movies, television, and recreation. Illustrates the impact of the barrel on U.S. culture. Emphasizes that the importance of such an example of technology cannot be adequately measured. (DK)
Descriptors: Architecture, Cultural Influences, Films, Fine Arts
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Valentine, Kristin B.; Jacobsen, Janet L. – Public Libraries, 1992
Describes a public library program designed to stimulate appreciation of adult fiction written in and about the contemporary western United States. Discussion covers project objectives, oral interpretation of literature, project phases, study guides and bibliographies, staff orientation, lectures, evaluators, personnel, publicity, problems, and…
Descriptors: Audience Response, Evaluation Methods, Fiction, Grants
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