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Historical inquiry and epiphany: a bridge for elementary education majors learning to design elementary art Curriculum: Author: Boehler, Kimberly Raie; Date: 2008-05-15; Program: Curriculum and Instruction; Abstract: Theory and practice for comprehensive art education (K-8) has continued to reflect and influence reform in general education since the 1960s. Yet in spite of development of exemplary programs, art in many classrooms is often limited to experimentation with materials, providing breaks in the day for students or teachers. Teacher educators need to consider what training will enable emerging elementary teachers to become competent developers of relevant and purposeful art Curriculum (for learning built on knowledge and skills unique to the arts.) The purpose of this qualitative study was to guide...; Download File | View full details

Science teaching time and practice, and factors influencing elementary teachers' decisions about both in rural, reservation schools: Author: Jones, Richard Marshall; Date: 2009-05-15; Program: Curriculum and Instruction; Abstract: An achievement gap exists between White and Native American students in Montana. Extensive research has shown that improving the quality of Instruction for minority students is an effective way to narrow this gap. Science education reform movements emphasize that for science to be effective it must first be taught and that when taught, should use a variety of approaches, including inquiry. In Montana it is also essential that programs designed to improve science Instruction include strategies recommended by the research that are effective for Native American students including contextualizatio...; Download File | View full details