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New Ways Of Seeing: Examining Musuem Accessibility For Visitors With Vision Impairments, Wendy M. Sbarra
New Ways Of Seeing: Examining Musuem Accessibility For Visitors With Vision Impairments, Wendy M. Sbarra
Art and Design Theses
While I have always loved to go to the art museum I have often found it difficult to convince friends and family to go with me. It seems to be a particularly daunting task for visitors with disabilities and specifically those with vision impairments. This study surveys the accessibility of the programming for visitors with visual impairments at 25 art museums in the United States of America and how they communicate that information to potential visitors. It highlights museums that go beyond what is required by the Americans with Disabilities Act and create programming that is enjoyable for all. This …
Esol Students In The Art Room: An Art Educator's Resource Guide, Amelia M. Netto
Esol Students In The Art Room: An Art Educator's Resource Guide, Amelia M. Netto
Art and Design Theses
The research conducted in this thesis is centered on the ESOL Hispanic student population, in the art classroom in Georgia. The information contained in this paper is meant to serve as a guide and resource for art educators with high populations of ESOL students in their classrooms. A review of current ESOL best practices in several content areas is included. Based on the research, guidelines and suggestions for accommodating these learners in the art room were developed, as well as a sample unit that includes three lesson plans, PowerPoint presentations and assessment rubrics.