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Elementary teachers, art education, and arts networking : a comparative study

University of British Columbia

Art education is part of the curriculum of elementary schools in Queensland, Vancouver, and Seattle and teachers in all three systems have problems, priorities and emphases within their art education programs. Arts networking as a means of mutual aid and assistance has been tried in two of the systems and this study attempts to ascertain whether, in the perception of the teachers involved, it is a viable method of dissemination of ideas and solutions to problems. Information on the problems, priorities, and emphases of the teachers in the three systems was sought through a questionnaire and principals were interviewed for perceptions on arts networking. This comparative study shows that elementary teachers in the three systems share many problems, have slightly differing emphases and priorities and those involved perceive networking to be a viable means of art education support provided continued funding and administrative encouragement are available.

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2010-07-18

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http://hdl.handle.net/2429/26625

Art Education

University of British Columbia

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