Authentic Connections: Interdisciplinary Work in the Arts (PDF)
The Consortium of National Arts Education Associations developed this guide in
2002 to aid and support standards-based interdisciplinary work in the fine arts.
The document highlights three key models of interdisciplinary instruction in
the fine arts as well as notes on quality indicators and keys to success.
Models of Implementing Arts for Academic Achievement: Challenging Contemporary Classroom Practice
This 2003 report, developed for the Minneapolis Public Schools by the Center for Applied Research and Educational Improvement at the University of Minnesota, details the Arts for Academic Achievement program and its impact on student learning across disciplines.
Center for Applied Research and Educational Improvment (CAREI) Varieties of Arts
Integration (VAI) Presentation
The Center for Applied Research and Educational Improvement at the University
of Minnesota has developed a presentation highlighted the multiplicity of approaches
with regards to various arts integration programs' purposes, designs, staffing
considerations, evaluation techniques, and strategies for student success.
Champions of Change: The Impact of Arts on Learning
Compiled by the Arts Education Partnership, this compendium of research studies contains numerous report abstracts documenting the impact of the fine arts on student learning in other academic disciplines.
How Arts Integration Supports Student Learning: Students Shed Light on the Connections
In 2002, University of New Mexico researcher Karen DeMoss and consultant Terry Morris investigated the impact of the arts integration projects developed by the Chicago Arts Partnerships in Education program on the cognitive processes of participating students.
The Impact of Arts Education on Workforce Preparation
This National Governors Association report details the skills built by studying
the fine arts and how the fine arts prepares students for the workforce. The
report argues that students who study fine arts are well prepared for work
in today’s
economy.
The Impact of Arts Education on Workforce Preparation
This National Governors Association report details the skills built by studying
the fine arts and how the fine arts prepares students for the workforce. The
report argues that students who study fine arts are well prepared for work
in today’s
economy.
Connecting With the Arts: A Teaching Practices Library, 6-8
This series of videos showcases middle school arts integration efforts currently
underway in classrooms across the country. Produced by Lavine Production Group,
Inc. in collaboration with EDC's Center for Children and Technology and the
Southeast Center for Education in the Arts in 2005, this set of videos
and materials is available to educators for purchase through the Annenberg/CPB
Learner.org website.
Getty TeacherArtExchange™ discussion forum
Teachers can share ideas with a wide and diverse audience of arts educators on
topics such as arts integration, instructional strategies, program issues,
and more on the Getty’s TeacherArtExchange bulletin board.