K–8 Preservice Teachers' Perceptions of the Fine Arts: A Discourse Analysis

• In Event: 49.052 - Studies in Arts Integration and STEAM Education

Abstract

This paper provides an answer to the following research question: How do pre-service K-8 teachers conceptualize the fine arts? Using a discourse analysis of 37 participants' responses to a survey, several ideas are posited based on the findings for preparing elementary teacher candidates for integrating the arts into elementary curriculum.

Author

• Adam Attwood