Arts education : beyond tradition and advocacy : a view of elementary/secondary education in the arts from the perspective of higher education / a statement of the Working Group on the Arts in Higher Education.
| Other author | Working Group on the Arts in Higher Education. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Reston, VA : The Working Group on the Arts in Higher Education, [1988] |
| Description | iii, 31 pages ; 23 x 11 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Part I. Present components: future agenda. A nation concerned ; Why the arts, why literacy in the arts? ; Developing the foundation for basic literacy in the arts disciplines ; Tradition and advocacy ; Beyond tradition, beyond advocacy -- Part II. Educational imperatives. Education in the arts for all elementary/secondary students ; The education and training of future professional artists ; Preparation for higher education ; Teacher education -- Part III. Responsibilities for the future. Overview ; Teachers ; Local governance ; State government ; Federal government ; Professional artists ; Advocacy organizations ; Higher education -- Conclusion. |
| Abstract | Democracies require educated populations to survive and prosper. Therefore, elementary and secondary education has always been a serious matter for Americans. At present, national discussion concerning the future of our schools has intensified. This document reviews a fundamental issue for policymakers concerned with that future: the arts disciplines in elementary and secondary education. It begins with an analysis of present conditions and concludes with proposals for new approaches and new levels of cooperation among those involved professionally in education and the arts. Positive action on these proposals is necessary if the arts are to make their fullest contribution to the knowledge and understanding of individual Americans. This goal is related to the "pursuit of happiness" promised every citizen, and is essential to the highest level of individual participation in the continuous regeneration of democratic ideals and institutions necessary for the full utilization of our nation's resources. Therefore, the issues discussed in this document require the serious attention of all those concerned about the future of the United States and the relationships of education and culture to the quality of that future. |
| General note | Cover title. |
| General note | "September 1988"--Page 31. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references. |
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| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Music | Closed Stacks - Ask at Circulation Desk | NX304 .A714 1988 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |