1.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910796197603321

Autore

Rajan Rekha S.

Titolo

Integrating the performing arts in grades K-5 / / Rekha S. Rajan

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Thousand Oaks, Calif. : , : Corwin Press, , 2012

ISBN

1-4522-8399-0

1-4522-7976-4

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (ix, 229 pages) : illustrations

Collana

Gale eBooks

Disciplina

372.66

Soggetti

Performing arts - Study and teaching (Elementary)

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

An introduction to the performing arts -- The classroom stage -- An introduction to music -- An introduction to theater -- An introduction to dance -- An introduction to musical theater -- Building artistic connections -- The artistically reflective teacher.

Sommario/riassunto

Enhance the learning experience by integrating the performing arts  Research documents that the performing arts boost learning, build confidence, and motivate students to participate in class. How do we leverage these benefits in the current age of accountability? Rekha S. Rajan offers a practical solution with standards-aligned, concrete examples that show how to integrate the performing arts into math, science, social studies, and language arts. Key features include:     Step-by-step examples of how to include the performing arts in all aspects of the curriculum    Ways to impact students'