This paper describes a process used to create or revise a gifted education program and a model gifted education program for elementary schools that includes methods of identification and ideas for programming. The following steps are outlined for creating or revising a gifted education program: (1) read relevant textbooks to get a feel for gifted…

This performance guide is designed for teachers to use with students before and after a performance of "The Color of Justice," by Cheryl L. Davis, the true story of the fight for freedom of an elementary school girl and an outspoken lawyer in the 1950s, and how they teamed up to change forever the way black and white Americans lived and…

This study compared the areas of talent and career aspirations of boys and girls in Year 7 (n=398) and Year 11 (n=240) samples in a middle class metropolitan area in Australia. Students nominated the high school subject in which they saw themselves as being most talented, and current perceptions of talent in relation to each of their high school…

Article describes how the author solved an ethnic relations problem in his classroom by encouraging the students to make a film about it. The results were better relations and the development of a student-run film corporation. (MM)

Americans should aspire to a high culture, inasmuch as the ultimate purpose of the arts is to create a humanized society composed of free men. (CK)

Teaching can be viewed as a performing art, and teacher educators need to recognize that acting and the art of teaching have much in common. A model for preservice teacher education, correlating dramatic techniques with pedagogy in student teaching, is introduced. (PP)

Several programs designed to aid theater technicians in mathematics and optics related to their intended careers are discussed. The four packages described drill applications of algebra, trigonometry, lens systems, and aspects of manipulating light relevant to theater. (MP)

THREADS, the humanities project of the Amalgamated Clothing and Textile Workers Union, is described. The interdisciplinary programs involve the active participation of the students. Three formats are used: ongoing discussion groups, programs conducted as part of regular union activities, and single programs or short series on topical issues.…

This study examined videotaped teacher and performer behavior during several high school ensemble rehearsals to determine the predictability of off-task behavior from eight carrier variables. Results indicated a strong relationship between off-task behavior and individual teachers, nonperformance activity, and teacher eye contact. (Author/SJL)

Presents opinions of college department chairpersons and administrators on what high school teachers can do to prepare students for college theater programs. Discusses strengths and weaknesses of college freshmen. Suggests more high school training in reading plays, writing critiques and analyses, and better counseling about drama training and…

Describes an all-school approach to developing reading and communication skills at a school for the performing arts in the Philippines. (MKM)

The article describes the Alabama School of Fine Arts, a public secondary school offering, in addition to basic academics, intensive training in the areas of music, dance, drama, creative writing, and visual arts to talented and motivated junior and senior high school students in Birmingham. (Author/DLS)

With the help of the music, physical education, and art teachers, two third-grade classes wrote, scored, and produced an original operetta in a five-month interdisciplinary classroom project. The process is outlined and recommended by the authors for almost any grade level. (SJL)

Argues that although improving academic achievement is the crux of Title I, the arts can contribute to enhancing academic achievement in at-risk students. An example of this approach is provided via partnership between the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and Washington (DC) metropolitan school districts. (GR)

Discusses some problems associated with curricular matters in communication departments. Offers suggestions for dealing with the problems. Discusses departmental philosophical decisions (theory versus skills, developing curriculum, internal politics and curriculum, and curriculum overexpansion); understanding upper-level administration…