By Denise N. LaRosa

Ice Breaker and Introduction

Where I Am FromWhat I Participated InVolunteer Work Dance and Drama Teaching Career

The use of the arts to enhance the study of academic disciplines

“Arts” include but are not limited to visual art, dance, music (instrumental and vocal), and theater

AcademicReading and Language SkillsMathematical Skills

BasicThinking SkillsSocial SkillsMotivation to Learn

ComprehensivePositive School Environment

Dramatic play is a developmental precursor to reading and writing

Oral and print literacy is fostered by dramatic play

Combing reading and writing with play support children’s understandings of written language by allowing them to practice what they are capable of doing

There are links connecting how students read musical notes to how they are able to read and work through mathematical problems

Simulates children’s active imaginations Enhances problem-solving skills Enhances critical-thinking skills

Introduces and teaches different cultures

Encourages group work and cooperation Bridges language differences Enhances self-confidence

A fun way to learn All voices can be heard Provides a learning experience that has

real meaning for the students

School is working toward a common goal

Standardized test scores improve Promotes teamwork and positive

behaviors to accomplish tasks

Provide positive 1st experiences

Take an active role

Provide meaningful experiences/discussions

Create appropriate environment

Co-equal arts integrated learning

Analyze historic role

Translate popular culture

Demonstrate traits of an effective teacher

www.artsedge.org http://artswork.asu.edu/arts/teachers/index.htm

http://www.getty.edu/education/ http://www.pbs.org/teachers/ http://www.arts4learning.org/ http://www.pbs.org/art21/