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Smith, Nancy R.; And Others – 1993
This book emphasizes the teacher's active role in fostering a developmental understanding of painting in children from ages 1+ to 11. The cognitive processes behind children's painting are explored. The book suggests meaningful tasks for each phase of imagery and offers methods for encouraging children to discuss the concepts involved in their…
Descriptors: Art, Art Activities, Art Criticism, Art Education
Efland, Arthur D. – 2002
This book not only sheds lights on the problems inhibiting art education, but also demonstrates how art contributes to the overall development of the mind. Delineating how the development of artistic interests and ability is an important aspect of cognition and learning, the book aims to show how art helps individuals construct cultural meaning, a…
Descriptors: Art Education, Cognitive Development, Communication Skills, Curriculum Development
Cohen, Elaine Pear; Gainer, Ruth Straus – 1995
This handbook, written for teachers, art teachers, and parents of young children, describes actual elementary school classroom experiences. Each anecdote is juxtaposed with a simple explanation of its philosophical and psychological rationale. Symbolic representation of the environment through art making is seen as a natural language, a…
Descriptors: Art Education, Art Expression, Child Development, Childrens Art
Friedman, Reva C., Ed.; Shore, Bruce M., Ed. – 2000
In this book, developmental, educational, cognitive, and professional psychologists explore early identification of giftedness, what happens when child prodigies grow up, and environmental characteristics that are needed for talent to develop into genius. The nature of creativity and domain-specific expertise is examined, along with how psychology…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Child Development, Cognitive Development, Developmental Stages
Direct linkPlucker, Jonathan, Ed. – Prufrock Press Inc, 2008
"Critical Issues and Practices in Gifted Education: What the Research Says" is the definitive reference book for those searching for a summary and evaluation of the literature on giftedness and gifted education. The book presents almost 50 summaries of important topics in the field, providing relevant research and a guide to how the research…
Descriptors: Expertise, Special Schools, Teacher Characteristics, Advanced Placement
Spodek, Bernard, Ed.; Saracho, Olivia N., Ed. – Lawrence Erlbaum Associates (Bks), 2006
This book is an essential reference on research in early childhood education not only in the United States but throughout the world. It provides a comprehensive overview of important contemporary issues and the information necessary to make judgments about these issues. The field has changed significantly since the publication of the first edition…
Descriptors: Young Children, Moral Development, Educational Policy, Child Development
