A Model Project for Identifying Rural Gifted and Talented Students in the Visual Arts

Leon, Jozi De; Argus-Calvo, Beverley; Medina, Catherine

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“…Parents of gifted art students should seek to find a teacher who can "continuously challenge their [students'] abilities to learn" (p. 121). Similarly, De Leon, et al, (1997) suggested that students should "explain publicly processes that led them to arrive at product solutions" (p. 18).…”

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Education of Artistically Talented Students from Selected Socio-Economic and Culturally Diverse Backgrounds

Reeves

2016

Marilyn Zurmuehlen Working Papers in Art Education

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The purpose of this study was to assess accommodations for gifted art students of culturally diverse backgrounds, to see how socio-economic class and culture influence identification and opportunities for gifted art students, and to identify similarities and differences among gifted art students. I conducted and analyzed interviews with five art teachers and five artistically talented students around a large southwestern urban center. Teacher interviews indicated all art teachers had experience teaching diverse students. Teachers defined artistic talent a natural ability, and looked at the student's product. Teachers recommended students to community art classes. Teachers varied in support, some having more than enough resources, others saying they need smaller class sizes, or they want to take students to artists' studios. Results from student interviews revealed that all students were self-motivated to do art everyday; some were also motivated after a big life event, such as a bout of depression or family member's death. Students thought of art as something relatable, defining art vaguely. All students reported having future plans with art in college or their free time. Participants had supportive/encouraging art teachers and parents and had art materials readily available. Because of the need to prepare for growing diversity, art teachers

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Section: Survey Of Literaturementioning

confidence: 99%

Education of Artistically Talented Students from Selected Socio-Economic and Culturally Diverse Backgrounds

Reeves

2016

Marilyn Zurmuehlen Working Papers in Art Education

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A Model Project for Identifying Rural Gifted and Talented Students in the Visual Arts

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Education of Artistically Talented Students from Selected Socio-Economic and Culturally Diverse Backgrounds

Education of Artistically Talented Students from Selected Socio-Economic and Culturally Diverse Backgrounds

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