Rationale for Arts Education
Donna Ann Dunlap
MTE/528CA
January 8th, 2018
Dr. Gay Lynn Pendleton
Rationale for Arts Education
Art has always been a part of people’s lives. It provides a creative outlet, and provides us with beauty. It influences our culture, society and even our economy. There are many benefits to teaching art in California schools, and there are specific components needed for a quality California arts program.
Art’s Historical Influence on California Culture, Society, and Economy
Artists first began moving to California during the Gold Rush with San Francisco being the center of cultural life. The artists there not only created art, they also became part of history. Many citizens of San Francisco, rich from the profits of the Gold Rush, wanted to bring culture to their town. A great demand for formal portraits arose. Paintings showing household items and everyday life in California were also popular. William Keith was
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the numbering system for identifying the standards as modeled in the NCAS.”
2. “Incorporate the artistic processes (creating, performing/producing/presenting, responding, and connecting) utilized in the NCAS into each of the artistic disciplines and ensure that creating, performing, and responding are embedded throughout.”
3. “Follow the principles of Universal Design for Learning, with inclusion for students with disabilities, and have them woven throughout.”
4. “Support the student’s art experience (and the skills they learn) to be enjoyable and also transferable to personal, scholarly, and professional endeavors.”
5. “Reflect the point of view of students rather than the point of view of the teacher—that the student is demonstrating what the standards call for within each discipline.”
6. “Be written in language that is inclusive and supportive of multiple users including specialists and generalists, such as multiple subject teachers in elementary grade levels. “ (California State Board of Education, cde.ca.gov,