This study examines educators’ perceptions of the environmental impact of Holly
Ar[n]tzen’s Artist Response musicians’ program for schools. In this case study, Ar[n]tzen and
five educators were interviewed about their perceptions of the program’s impact on
students at five B.C. elementary schools. The researcher’s “observational narratives”
also convey experiential examples of the program in action. Educators perceive that the
program provides students and their families with a memorable, nature-focused musical
experience that also enhances their understanding of, and concern for, the environment.
Based on the six participants’ interviews, the researcher argues that programs like this
offer role models for children, enhance community, provide opportunities for crosscurricular
learning, and involve multiple intelligences. The study concludes that, despite
obstacles, the program engages emotions, raises awareness that enhances students’
decision-making skills, and influences the adults in their lives. Participants also perceived
the need for a formal environmental curriculum to be integrated into elementary schools.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:LACETR/oai:collectionscanada.gc.ca:BRC.10170/402 |
| Date | 17 January 2011 |
| Creators | Larder, Elnora |
| Contributors | Donawa, Wendy |
| Source Sets | Library and Archives Canada ETDs Repository / Centre d'archives des thèses électroniques de Bibliothèque et Archives Canada |
| Detected Language | English |
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