This book, a revision of a previous publication, "Dance: Creative/Rhythmic Movement Education", continues and expands on the substantive work contained in the initial publication. Building on the essential elements of the body of knowledge articulated in the first book, this guide presents a conceptual framework for dance and gives procedures for…

The report describes the history and progress of the ACT Program for Academically and Creatively Talented Students at the secondary level in Ontario Center, New York. Background information includes timelines and distinctions between honors and gifted programing. A section on identification presents the definition of gifted and talented, specifies…

Xerography is one of the major channels through which a union in art and technology can be achieved. As a result of a three-year research study of xerography and such a union, the following examples have been developed: XIOPP Model, art historical perspective, visual literacy exhibition and vocabulary. The XIOPP Model is an illustration and…

Article investigated the process of play and its relation to creative ability. (RK)

In an experiment designed to get children away from flat cut paper work circle sculpture was started by an art teacher. (RK)

The concern in Australian universities about the prevalence of plagiarism has led to the development of policies about academic integrity and in turn focused attention on the need to inform students about how to avoid plagiarism and how to properly acknowledge. Teaching students how to avoid plagiarism can appear to be straightforward if based on…

Article discussed women's responsibility as artists and their interaction with society. (RK)

Article examined several aspects of the social context which determine whether women become artists and how they perform in that role. As well, author discussed four attitudes toward the inner and outer realities among some women she had studied. (Author/RK)

Teacher prescription of form and content stifle students' poetic creativity. (JH)

A general discussion of programed instruction as compared to other teaching methods of cognitive skills. Various theories of pedagogy are also discussed. (HB)

This book is designed to aid students and teachers in developing an understanding of children's literature. Part one deals with establishing a philosophy about literature and the nature of children and also considers creativity and preparing conditions for the teaching of children's literature. Part two is devoted to poetry for children and to…

Discusses the need for increased creativity in counseling. Focuses on various techniques, such as building on present knowledge bases, understanding one's own values, and expanding vistas, to develop creative activity. (EJT)

A variety of practical techniques and suggestions for fostering creative writing in the classroom. (CS)

Research supported by the Iowa Urban Community Research Center.