Arts and Culture Observatory - Research - 2004-05

CAMT

Education 2004-05

The Impact of Educational Theories and Policies on the Arts and Cultural Community of Southwestern Pennsylvania Full Report
Acknowledgements

Table of Contents

Executive Summary			3

Chapter One: Educational Theory			4-20
	Introduction		4
	New Museum Model		5
	Visual Thinking Strategies		7
	Discipline-Based Art Education		11
	Multiple Intelligences		14
	The Performing Arts and The Dramatic Curriculum		17
	Conclusion		20

Chapter Two: Policies Impacting Education			21-49
	Introduction		21
	No Child Left Behind Act		22
		Stipulations of No Child Left Behind Act	22
		Inconsistencies in No Child Left Behind	24
		Impact of No Child Left Behind on Arts Education	31
		Accountability	35
	Pennsylvania State Budget Crisis		39
	The Mayor's Commission on Public Education		41
	Conclusion		49

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