This strand invites you to learn about the nature of curriculum and assessment and its relevance in teaching and learning and student achievement in a variety of educational contexts.
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ArtsConnectEd |
Lesson
plans and other tools
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Champions of Change: The Impact of the Arts on Learning |
This
report compiles seven major studies that provide new evidence of enhanced
learning and achievement when students are involved in a variety of arts
experiences. Available from the Arts Education Partnership.
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Comprehensive Arts Education Curriculum: Ohios Model Competency-Based Program |
Available
for download in PDF format
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Massachusetts Arts Curriculum Framework: The Practice of Creating |
Presents
a philosophy of arts education, synthesizes current research, and sets
learning standards for students from PreK-12. The core concept of the
Arts Framework is that experience in the creative process is essential
for all learners.
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The National Standards for Arts Education |
Developed
by the Consortium of National Arts Education Associations (National Dance
Association, National Art Education Association, Music Educators National
Conference, American Alliance for Theatre & Education) under the guidance
of the National Committee for Standards in the Arts, the National Standards
for Arts Education is a document which outlines basic arts learning outcomes
integral to the comprehensive K-12 education of every American student.
This site contains full text of the standards and a searchable database.
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Partnership for After School Education |
Newsletter
issue on Arts in the Afterschool Context (PDF format)
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State Arts Standards |
State-by-state
summaries of arts education standards and other policies
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