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Meiners, Erica R., Ed.; Quinn, Therese, Ed. – Peter Lang New York, 2012
With germinal texts, new writings, and related art, "Sexualities in Education: A Reader" illuminates a broad scope of analysis and organization. Composed of a framing essay and nine sections edited by established and emerging scholars and addressing critical topics for researchers and students of sexualities and education, the text…
Descriptors: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS), Sex Education, Citizenship, Intimacy
Scarr, Margaret, Ed.; Varro, Tim, Ed. – BCATA Journal for Art Teachers, 1993
This theme issue presents art advocacy as a necessary means of bringing art and art education to an elevated status in the elementary secondary curriculum and educational system. Articles include: (1) "Editor's View" (Margaret Scarr); (2) "Art Education: Why Is It Important" (Arts Education Partnership Working Group); (3)…
Descriptors: Advocacy, Art Education, Change Strategies, Cultural Differences
Everest, Kenneth, Ed. – 1984
This collection includes 16 conference papers and presentations and brief descriptions of 35 workshops and demonstrations. The document contains the following papers: (1) "Visual Literacy in the Elementary Grades" (David J. Bieman); (2) "Inservice Training for Sheridan's Audio Visual Staff" (Dave MacDougall); (3)…
Descriptors: Automation, Computer Assisted Instruction, Educational Media, Educational Technology
Alberta Dept. of Education, Edmonton. Curriculum Branch. – 1987
Art studies is a sequence of experiences intended to enhance Alberta, Canada students' knowledge in the discipline of art, emphasizing the student as critic, consumer, and historian. Art 11 surveys the role of the artifact in every day life. Art 21 surveys the history of art in western culture. Art 31 examines the impact of international influence…
Descriptors: Art Appreciation, Art Education, Art History, Course Content
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Poltorak, David – History Teacher, 1992
Discusses using educational and popular films and television for history instruction. Argues that students need training to see the bias built into film making through the editing process. Urges that critical thinking must be developed in students to make use of mass media coverage of historical and current events as teaching tools. (DK)
Descriptors: Critical Thinking, Critical Viewing, Editing, Elementary Secondary Education
McCoubrey, Sharon, Ed. – BCATA Journal for Art Teachers, 1993
This serial issue examines the theme of picture books as resources for art production and art response; gives specific project descriptions; and looks at the relationship between words and pictures, and the creative connection between art and language. Articles are: (1) "Editor's View" (Sharon McCoubrey); (2) "The Creative…
Descriptors: American Indian Culture, Art Education, Childrens Literature, Elementary Secondary Education
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Labbo, Linda D; Field, Sherry – Social Studies and the Young Learner, 1997
Reviews and recommends a series of books using picture postcards to trace a geographical journey. The geographical regions include France, Mexico, Canada, Russia, and the United States. The books introduce young readers to different geographic locations and ways of life. (MJP)
Descriptors: Books, Content Analysis, Cultural Images, Elementary Education
Calkins, Robert G. – Humanities, 1995
Characterizes the medieval cathedral as an architectural encyclopedia, expressing the humanistic concerns, beliefs, and aspirations of the period in which it was built. Explains the theological, political, and social significance of the cathedral's architectural characteristics from the floor plan to the spires. Discusses the process and problems…
Descriptors: Architectural Character, Architecture, Art History, Building Design
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Freeman, Norman H.; Sanger, Daniella – Visual Arts Research, 1995
Summarizes interviews with British West Indies children concerning the production of art and the role of the artist. Demonstrates that children's perceptions undergo a shift from naive realism (pretty things make pretty pictures) to a more interpretive stance (the artist's efforts define the final product). (MJP)
Descriptors: Aesthetic Education, Art Appreciation, Art Education, Art Products
Ketzer, Jan W. – 1987
Audiovisual, or mass media education can play a significant role in children's social, emotional, cognitive, sensory, motor, and creative development. It includes all school activities which teach children to interact with The field includes all school activities which teach children to interact with visualize ideas. Students can be involved in…
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Audiovisual Communications, Audiovisual Instruction, Communication Skills
Manitoba Dept. of Education, Winnipeg. – 1982
This curriculum guide for grades 5-8 divides language arts into ten subject areas. Each subject area is covered in a separate section; however, the focus of the guide is on providing an integrated curriculum. The following topics are included in most or all of the sections: introduction, related research, goals/objectives, enabling procedures…
Descriptors: Dictionaries, Drama, Educational Objectives, English Curriculum
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Osaki, Amy Boyce – Art Education, 1996
Presents an instructional resource consisting of 4 18th-century Japanese prints combined with discussion questions and related activities for grades 6-12. The prints illustrate various aspects of a society in transition. Includes background material on 18th-century Japan and the prints. (MJP)
Descriptors: Art Activities, Art Appreciation, Art Criticism, Art Education
Alberta Dept. of Education, Edmonton. – 1987
Intended to help teachers prepare students for the Alberta (Canada) Grade 12 diploma examinations, this bulletin updates information about the design, sections, and scoring of the examinations in English 30 and 33 for the 1987-88 school year. Following a summary of the substantial revisions the examinations have undergone for this current edition,…
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Educational Assessment, English Curriculum, English Instruction
Manitoba Dept. of Education, Winnipeg. – 1982
This curriculum guide for kindergarten through grade four divides language arts into eight subject areas. Each subject area is covered in a separate section; however, the focus of the guide is on providing an integrated curriculum. The following are included in most or all of the sections: introduction, goals/objectives, evaluation, and…
Descriptors: Drama, Educational Objectives, Elementary Education, English Curriculum
Michigan State Univ., East Lansing. Non-Formal Education Information Center. – 1981
A selected annotated bibliography on literacy and basic education, including contributions from practitioners in the worldwide non-formal education network and compiled for them, has three interrelated themes: integration of literacy programs with broader development efforts; the learner-centered or "psycho-social" approach to literacy,…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Adult Reading Programs, Basic Skills