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Kassing, Gayle, Ed.; And Others – Journal of Physical Education and Recreation, 1981
A series of articles discusses the development of ballet instruction in secondary and higher education, beginning ballet in high school and in college, teaching techniques, ballet for visually handicapped students, and methods for the prevention of injuries in beginning students. (JN)
Descriptors: Athletes, Dance, Dramatics, Higher Education
Fleming, Gladys Andrews, Ed.; And Others – 1981
The findings of the National Dance Association's Task Force on Children's Dance are presented through position papers on the status of dance in education. In Part 1, the purposes and projects of the task force are outlined. The chapters in Part 2 list guidelines for a comprehensive dance program and provide examples of the use of the guidelines in…
Descriptors: Aesthetic Education, Art Activities, Children, Creative Development
Koralek, Derry – National Association for the Education of Young Children, 2005
The creative arts--including music, movement, dramatic play, puppetry, painting, sculpture, and drawing--are a crucial part of early childhood. Not only do the arts allow children to express themselves, but creative activity can enhance development of children's skills in literacy, science, math, social studies, and more. This engaging collection…
Descriptors: Dramatic Play, Young Children, Art Education, Music Education
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Meglin, Joellen A.; And Others – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 1994
Seven articles present gender issues from a variety of perspectives, discussing a gender fair dance education program in Australia, gender issues in dance history pedagogy, women and dance performance, encouraging male participation in dance, using West African dance to combat gender issues, and gender issues across the curriculum. (SM)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Dance Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Females
Allison, Pamela C., Ed. – 1994
Articles published in the past few years documenting thinking about various topics on physical education for children are combined in the six sections of this book. The first section, "Perspectives on Elementary School Physical Education," provides eight articles on elementary school physical education, movement programs, and physical…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Research, Elementary Education, Foundations of Education
Fallon, Dennis J., Ed. – 1978
The nature, role, and scope of the dance in the United States is the subject of this collection of articles. The philosophical, historical, socio-cultural, and educational perspectives of dance are considered in the first four chapters. The following five chapters focus primarily on considerations that should improve teaching techniques and…
Descriptors: Creative Activities, Creative Expression, Dance, Dance Therapy
Sherman, Thomas F., Ed.; Lundquist, Margaret, Ed. – Online Submission, 2004
These papers are partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Master of Science Degree in Education at Winona State University in Winona, Minnesota. The cohort included a variety of licensure areas that represent most levels and content areas of K-12 education. The students were encouraged to keep their questions and hypothesis directed at…
Descriptors: Music Education, Action Research, Music Activities, Music