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Parent-Oriented Perspectives Of Early Childhood Art Education: The Challenges And Strengths Of Out-Of-School Art Programs In Taiwan And The United States, Meng-Jung Yang

Graduate Research Theses & Dissertations

Parents’ intentions and actions are crucial factors that influence young children’s early art learning experiences. By learning about parents’ perspectives and experiences related to art educators, art education, and placing their children in an out-of-school art program, researchers can gain an in-depth understanding of parents’ values about art education. Further, analysis of the parents’ attitude and resourcefulness about early childhood art education helps art educators develop positive communication with parents. The purpose of this research is to probe the contexts and experiences of parents in Taiwan and the United States when they place their children in an out-of-school art program. …