Creating Meaning Through Literature and the Arts: Arts Integration for Classroom Teachers -- Enhanced Pearson eText

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NOTE: Used books, rentals, and purchases made outside of Pearson If purchasing or renting from companies other than Pearson, the access codes for the Enhanced Pearson eText may not be included, may be incorrect, or may be previously redeemed. Check with the seller before completing your purchase. This access code card provides access to the new Enhanced Pearson eText The most comprehensive text on arts integration in the market, this bestseller redefines literacy in light of the 21st century need for multiple literacies. It provides an overview of academically linked research in five arts areas: literary arts, visual art, drama, dance, and music, and is intended as a complete introduction to how to meaningfully use the arts as teaching tools on a daily basis in every curricular area. Organized around WHAT, WHY and HOW questions, Creating Meaning through Literature and the Arts, 5/e tells the story of how arts integration (AI) has grown so much in a few decades using the story of hundreds of arts-based schools-old and new, public, magnet, and charter, today's. Each AI school story draws upon cutting edge research, evolving state standards, and constructivist beliefs to transform teaching and learning. The Enhanced Pearson eText features video resources. Improve mastery and retention with the Enhanced Pearson eText* This access code card provides access to the new Enhanced Pearson eText, a rich, interactive learning environment designed to improve student mastery of content. The Enhanced Pearson eText is: Engaging. The new interactive, multimedia learning features were developed by the authors and other subject-matter experts to deepen and enrich the learning experience. Convenient. Enjoy instant online access from your computer or download the Pearson eText App to read on or offline on your iPad (R) and Android (R) tablet.* Affordable. Experience the advantages of the Enhanced Pearson eText for 40% to 65% less than a print bound book. *The Enhanced eText features are only available in the Pearson eText format. They are not available in third-party eTexts or downloads. *The Pearson eText App is available on Google Play and in the App Store. It requires Android OS 3.1-4, a 7" or 10" tablet, or iPad iOS 5.0 or later.

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The most comprehensive text on arts integration in the market, this bestseller redefines literacy in light of the 21st century need for multiple literacies. It provides an overview of academically linked research in five arts areas: literary arts, visual art, drama, dance, and music, and is intended as a complete introduction to how to meaningfully use the arts as teaching tools on a daily basis in every curricular area. Organized around WHAT, WHY and HOW questions, the book tells the story of how arts integration (AI) has grown so much in a few decades using the story of hundreds of arts-based schools–old and new, public, magnet, and charter, today’s. Each AI school story draws upon cutting edge research, evolving state standards, and constructivist beliefs to transform teaching and learning.

New to this edition are:

• NEW! A revised AI definition, presented in Chapter 1, now matches the book’s title, and anchors the main message of the entire book.
• NEW! Creative Inquiry. A student-friendly model of “creating meaning” is introduced in Part I and discussed in detail in Chapter 2. Strategies for teaching students how to use the 2Is/7Cs are featured in every chapter.
• NEW! Examples of how AI supports the Common Core State Standards are interwoven throughout.
• NEW! Research updates include one to two page figures summarizing arts-based studies and research in newer fields, such as brain research and visual imagery.
• NEW! Ready References figures outline sources and information teachers need to consult frequently as they implement AI. I
• NEW! Planning Pages include examples of actual AI lesson and unit plans for each art.
• NEW! Snapshots and Spotlights include old favorites from previous editions plus new thoughts and ideas from new teachers, principals, and artists involved in AI.
• NEW! Classroom Clips include short vignettes of the creative work of real and imagined people, including teachers and students to continually bring readers back to concrete examples of AI’s unique and powerful contributions to education.
• NEW! Seed Strategies include a revised collection of AI teaching strategy “seeds,” forming the meat of odd numbered chapters in Part II.
• NEW! AI Toolbox includes a list of AI strategies as places to get started, selected at the request of teachers.
• NEW! Video Clips lists at the end of every chapter  in the Pearson eText show classroom teachers and teaching artists using arts strategies or being interviews, often by the author. The videos are not embedded in the Pearson eText.
• NEW! Appendices provide examples of key websites, a dozen assessment tools, strategies for differentiating instruction for students with special needs (including English language learners), and guidelines for arts-based field trips.
• NEW! Photographs of children and teachers’ faces add to the telling of the AI story.