Manifold, M., & Zimmerman, E. (2011).
“Everyone Needs an Art Education:” Developing Leadership Through Positive Attitudes Toward Art Methods Courses. Art Education, 64(6), 33-39. This article reports on a study that was conducted to see if positive leadership, when it comes to art education in the K-6 classroom, would lead to positive responses from students who previously held a negative view to art-related classes. The article also addresses the importance of art education being integrated into the general curriculum, thereby developing students who will be future advocates and role models, with positive attitudes toward the arts. This article is considered scholarly because it is peer-reviewed. The source of academic authority is the peer-review process. Bohannon, R., & McDowell, C. (2010).
Art, Music, and Movement Connections for Elementary Education Teacher Candidates. General Music Today, 24(1), 27-31.
The article discusses a lesson plan using the connection between the visual arts, movement, and music, and introducing the concept of line and contour. Through the use of art, the teacher was able to incorporate the concept of line and contours in match, science, reading, and social studies. The article details how teachers expose their students to art, and then help them make the connection to other subjects. The article is considered scholarly because it is peer reviewed. The source of academic authority is the peer-review process. Diket, R. M. (2003).
The Review on Theatre Art Arts Students Education
2-27-03 Chairman Kelly and respected Senators, It is a privilege to talk to you today on behalf of theatre education. My name is Kirsten Pardon-Johansen. I teach theatre arts to first through fifth grades in the Orono Public School district and I teach future elementary teachers at Bethel College in Roseville, MN. I moved from the regular classroom where I taught third and fourth grade to the ...
The Arts Contribution to Adolescent Learning. Kappa Delta Pi Record, 39(4), 173-177. The Arts provide a “unique core of understanding, and enhancements for learning through other school subjects” (Diket, 174).
The article details the importance of art, and it’s incorporation into other subject matters. The article discusses the impact of the “No Child” Legislature, and the importance of teachers recognizing the value of art in their lesson plans. The article is peer review and considered scholarly. The source of academic authority is the peer-review process.
