The focus of this program was to explore a young Native American's artistic growth and expressiveness to gain insight into how the contemporary lifestyle of this individual was affected by traditional upbringing and values. The study examined a young Navajo woman's way of life in an attempt to discover what influences affected her ability to…

Visual thinking has been neglected with the increasing emphasis on verbal and analytical skills. There is a need to provide balance in curriculum content and instructional evaluation related to visual imagery skills. In order to draw upon students' diverse talents and thinking capacities, educators must honor and respect alternative thinking and…