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ERIC Clearinghouse for Junior Colleges, Los Angeles, CA. – 1984
In 1983-84, the Center for the Study of Community Colleges developed and field tested an instrument, the General Academic Assessment (GAA) student survey, to assess community college students' knowledge in several liberal arts areas, including the humanities. The GAA was completed by a sample of 8,024 students at four large, urban community…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Educational Testing, Humanities, Knowledge Level
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Colley, Ann; And Others – Educational Studies, 1994
Reports on a study of preference for 9 curriculum subjects by 93 British middle school students. Finds significant gender differences in the rankings of English and humanities courses, which were preferred by girls, and of physical education and science, which were preferred by boys. (CFR)
Descriptors: Course Selection (Students), Elementary Education, English Curriculum, Females
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Day, Michael D. – Bulletin of the Council for Research in Music Education, 1993
Responds to Arthur Efland's analysis of the relationship between current theories of teaching and learning and preservice art teacher education. Asserts that the cultural pluralism of today's schools is a significant factor in curriculum planning for art education. Discusses three characteristics of successful art teachers. (CFR)
Descriptors: Art Products, Art Teachers, Cognitive Processes, Cultural Pluralism