Introduction to Integrating Music, Art, and Theatre in Elementary Education is designed to serve as an introduction to the ways music, art, and theatre can be integrated into the elementary school curriculum. Sections on each of the three disciplines will include information specific to the arts subject areas (for arts education purposes) as well as pedagogical techniques for use in the classroom (for arts integration). As a practical guide for both pre-service and current elementary teachers, this text includes sample lesson plans, activities, discussion questions, and resource information.
Introduction
Music
Why Music
The Musical Nature of Students
Musical Contexts
Strategies for Using Music in the Classroom
Musical Resources and References
Art
Theory of Art Education and Teaching Philosophy
Integrated Curriculum
Chinese Dragons In An American Science Unit
Curricular Issues: The Visual Arts and Students With Disabilities
References
Theatre
Dramatic Activities for Curricular Goals
Lesson Structures: Story Drama and Role Drama
Creating Original Productions with Students
Theatre Section Resources and References