Abstract

This paper explores how visual art has been successfully used by educators in an alternative high school in the United States to advance historical knowledge and cultural understanding. The study is based on interdisciplinary action research. The author shares findings from work that has been conducted during an eight-year period.

Presenters

Julie Taylor
Professor, Education, University of Michigan-Dearborn, Michigan, United States

Details

Presentation Type

Paper Presentation in a Themed Session

Theme

Pedagogies of the Arts

KEYWORDS

Arts Integration, History Education, Social Studies Education

Digital Media

Videos