Describes the Modern Studies Curriculum (MSC) at the University of Kentucky, which integrates psychology with various disciplines and cultural perspectives in 8 courses during the first two years of college. Provides two examples of MSC courses. (CMK)

Argues that the arts demand careful analysis when providing a rationale for the inclusion of the arts in educational programs and policies. Provides information on the content and context of dance opposition and provides examples from dance history of issues that need to be addressed. (CMK)

Discusses the Gibbs Street Connection, a professional development program for music educators and a collaborative effort between the Eastman School of Music and the Rochester (New York) Philharmonic Orchestra. Highlights efforts to evaluate the Gibbs Street Connection and the benefits of the program. Offers tips for beginning such programs and…

Discusses national teacher certification in question-answer format, addressing issues such as why teachers become nationally certified; preparing the material for certification; the requirements for certification; assistance with fees; the rewards for embarking on certification; and recognition for becoming certified. (CMK)

Reports on the history of the Advanced Placement (AP) program, considering such issues as the program's initiation, changes within the program, its various problems, growth in Advanced Placement, and the program's reach overseas. (CMK)

Investigates four summer institutes of the California History-Social Science Project (CH-SSP), where university scholars and school teachers describe their own and each others' roles and contributions. Reveals two discourses, one based on notions of content and pedagogy, the other on "doing the discipline," or teaching and learning for…

Reports on the data gleaned from the survey on dance education administered simultaneously with the 1997 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) arts assessments. Presents the process and problems of developing and implementing assessments in dance. Considers the value of the assessments to dance and offers recommendations for the…

Addresses a research project on the achievement of children of Caribbean heritage in Britain. Describes the research on homes and on elucidating the processes of support for schooling by parents in the project. Examines what the parents did to promote their children's achievement. (CMK)

Describes the Peers on Contemporary Art (POCA) program at the Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) in Philadelphia (Pennsylvania), for which 9th-12th grade students act as tour guides. Focuses on issues such as the students' role in curriculum planning, the application and training process, description of the tours, and reasons for POCA's success.…

Describes a 3-year project designed to serve the needs of artistically talented students, focusing on the project's assessment as a "cautionary tale" for people involved in large-scale, authentic assessments. Describes project evaluations for years two and three and provides recommendations concerning outside evaluators and large-scale educational…

Highlights some practical applications for art and river education to encourage teachers to create such programs. Describes the "Art and River" Program that consists of four half-day lessons at a river park. Discusses the importance of rivers and Native American beliefs about the land and rivers. Lists additional resources. (CMK)

Describes art programs that were given at several elementary Australian schools focusing on Christmas and Easter. Explains that the programs are based on the accounts of the birth and death of Jesus given in the Bible. States that the programs integrate studio art, art criticism, and art history. (CMK)

Discusses issues related to having music programs for Parent Teacher Association (PTA) meetings to increase parental PTA meeting attendance. Highlights different types of programs focusing on parental involvement that music teachers can utilize. Includes a list of ten ideas. (CMK)

Contends that undergraduate students should become familiar with the scientific aspects of political science. Addresses seven objectives that are central to a sound education in political science. States that science education is taught in fragments in political science, stating that there is no undergraduate curriculum that meets the seven…

This article explores how the unique features of the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma program enable the cultivation of a school climate and culture that is conducive to the continued academic, cognitive, motivational, emotional, and social growth of a gifted adolescent. The content of the IB program is described. (Contains references.)…