Synopses & Reviews
The purpose of this book is to unify the arts into a holistic concept of aesthetic education for young children. The book's aims are: to convince teachers that the arts are for everyone—and essential to the daily curriculum; to show teachers how the arts build children's interest, motivation and learning in all subject areas; to demonstrate how teachers can draw on a wide array of arts resources to enrich their curriculum; and to address the developmentally appropriateness of arts activities and show how they support the goals of multicultural education. This book provides many examples of teachers who designed an arts-based curriculum and offers practical, concrete suggestions about evaluating children's growth in key areas of the arts: music and movement, art and craft, play and enactment. For professionals involved in the arts education of young children.
Table of Contents
“Chapter Reflections” and “The Child Artist at Work” appear at the beginning of each chapter and “References” and “Conclusion” appear at the end.
Preface.
I.YOUNG CHILDREN AND THE ARTS. 1.Aesthetic Education and the Arts.
Understanding Aesthetic Experiences.