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Art Education In Finland And The United States: A Qualitative Inquiry Into Teacher Perceptions, Lauren E. Knight
Art Education In Finland And The United States: A Qualitative Inquiry Into Teacher Perceptions, Lauren E. Knight
Art and Design Theses
The purpose of this study was to gain insights into the educational system in Finland, where art seem to be valued, and America, where it seems to struggle. I first studied how policies that promote a business-like ideology and standardized testing in schools have impacted art education in the United States. Then I investigated Finland’s educational system, which does not rely on standardized testing to monitor student learning and teachers. During my research I noticed that Finland uses a noncompetitive approach to education, which I assumed was connected to the art Folk School that originated in Denmark and moved throughout …
A Catalyst Toward Caring: Middle School Art Lessons That Embrace The Value Of Compassion, Lauren Ashley Stovall
A Catalyst Toward Caring: Middle School Art Lessons That Embrace The Value Of Compassion, Lauren Ashley Stovall
Art and Design Theses
This study discusses the importance of theories of care that are especially relevant to students in middle school art classes. Middle school students are going through an increasing number of changes emotionally, mentally, and cognitively that can be explored through an art curriculum that teaches them the value of caring for themselves and others, while also meeting their developmental needs. In this thesis research, teaching strategies are discussed that will cultivate an environment of care in the middle school classroom. This information will be used in the construction of developmentally sequenced art lessons that put these caring attitudes, strategies, and …
Narratives Of Caring In The Elementary Art Room, Lauren Christine Phillips
Narratives Of Caring In The Elementary Art Room, Lauren Christine Phillips
Middle-Secondary Education and Instructional Technology Dissertations
Caring is an essential part of any classroom environment, but most investigations about caring in schools do not include the voices of art educators. How art teachers perceive and model caring has not been addressed in previous literature. Looking through a theoretical lens shaped by Dewey, Vygotsky, and feminist theory, specifically an ethic of care, this study examined three elementary art teachers' caring practices and beliefs. Narrative analysis was used to find connections and points of departure in the participants' stories of caring in their classrooms with existing literature. By sharing art teachers' stories of caring, the findings from this …
Photography: A Communication Tool, Holly B. Ballenger
Photography: A Communication Tool, Holly B. Ballenger
Art and Design Theses
There are limited resources available for art teachers wishing to implement a photography curriculum that focus on social justice. Since the camera is a highly effective communicative tool, students should be encouraged to vocalize their understanding of how to better society through visual images. This research highlights the significance of photography and its ability to change the manner in which people view the world. The culminating product of this research is a downloadable PDF that features both contemporary and historical artists and organizations that have used photography to express social justice. The aim of this research is to promote photography …