| Strong Arts, Strong Schools: The Promising Potential and Shortsighted Disregard of the Arts in American Schooling Contributor(s): Fowler, Charles (Author) |
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ISBN: 0195148339 ISBN-13: 9780195148336 Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA OUR PRICE: $35.14 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: December 2001 Annotation: In this passionate, eloquent book, the late Charles Fowler argues that, far from a luxury, the arts are a vitally important part of our society and our schools. In 18 compelling essays, Fowler demonstrates the importance of the arts in our culture and the necessity of rescuing the arts for our future. He offers specific recommendations for reform--including how to pay the bill. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Education | Elementary - Music | Instruction & Study - General - Education | Curricula |
| Dewey: 372.504 |
| LCCN: 95023834 |
| Lexile Measure: 1310 |
| Physical Information: 0.69" H x 6.38" W x 9.14" (0.85 lbs) 240 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In this elegantly written, passionately argued book, Fowler presents a convincing case for teaching the arts to all children. He argues that, far from a luxury, the arts are a vitally important part of our society and our schools. Highlighting the crucial effect of the arts on learning, this volume shows how the arts can enliven and extend the entire school curriculum by integrating different subjects in innovative interdisciplinary ways. These eighteen compelling essays are a clarion call to action for any teacher, parent, policy maker, or citizen concerned about the fate of the arts in American society and schools. |