Professional
Resources for
Art Educators
National Art Education Association
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From Periphery to Center:
Art Museum Education in the 21st Century*
Pat Villeneuve, Editor. Examines museum education from the perspective of 33 authors from
the field, resulting in a collective vision that elevates the function of education within museums. A
variety of perspectives push further thinking and encourage robust debate. Museum education has
developed much over the past 20 years, yet there remains an opportunity to advance its position
within art museums with effective practice and the creation of successful programs.
253 pgs. (2007) ISBN 978-1-890160- 38-8
No. 298. $39.00; NAEA Members: $32.00
*AVAILABLE FOR ORDER ONLINE: http://www.naea-reston.org/new_pubs.html
Reaching and Teaching Students with Special Needs through Art
Beverly Levett Gerber and Doris M. Guay, Editors. An overview of special needs
students in the art room, this book provides current definitions and descriptions for specific special
needs groups and recommends teaching strategies. Art lesson adaptations, behavior management
strategies, and follow-up activities are included. Addressed are school-wide concerns: collaboration
among teachers and school staff; art therapy and therapeutic teaching; paraeducators in the art room;
and resources for the arts for special needs students.
222 pgs. (2006) ISBN 1-890160- 36-9
No. 296. $25.00; NAEA Members: $20.00
The Impact of Early Art Experiences on Literacy Development*
Kathy Danko-McGhee and Ruslan Slutsky. A compelling look at the link between children’s artwork and literacy development, this is an easy-to-read, indispensable primer for parents and
educators. With a range of art experiences and alternative ways to teach children critical thinking and
visual perception skills. It lays the foundation for rethinking the way that we engage young children
in early literacy learning. Over 60 step-by-step art activities designed to enhance early literacy.
122 pgs. (2007) ISBN 978-1-890160- 37-1
No. 297. $29.00; NAEA Members $23.00
*AVAILABLE FOR ORDER ONLINE: http://www.naea-reston.org/new_pubs.html
Interdisciplinary Approaches to Teaching Art in High School
Pamela G. Taylor, B. Stephen Carpenter II,
Christine Ballengee-Morris, Billie Sessions. The authors present works of art,
artmaking skills, and ways of knowing as catalysts for learning across the traditional disciplinary
boundaries in high school. This book inspires and supports the work of veteran, new, and preservice
high school art teachers. A motivating and provocative text challenges readers to critically and
continually reflect, collaborate, read, and research their own interdisciplinary thinking,
teaching, and learning processes.
174 pgs. (2006) ISBN 1-890160-35-0
No. 226. $25.00; NAEA Members: $20.00
