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An investigation of learning stations for elementary art Sunday, Barbara-Ann

Abstract

This study identifies the current need for instructional alternatives with particular reference to the use of learning stations. While a variety of literature is available regarding the use of learning stations in several curricular areas, there seems to be little reference to the development of learning stations for art. Learning stations which have been used with success in other curricular areas are analyzed with a view to discovering design aspects relevant for the development of learning stations for art. The functions and formats of good learning stations which seem to be suitable for art are identified according to specified criteria. The production and piloting of art stations took place in two phases over a four-year period. Twenty-eight art stations are selected to exemplify various approaches and are appended with some student results. During the first phase of the study, stations were piloted in two different classrooms under the supervision of the author. A general feasibility of art stations was established along with some observations of basic strengths and weaknesses which help to establish guidelines for further station development. Teachers within one school district were invited to pilot the stations in their classrooms in the second phase of the study. Findings resulting from a questionnaire circulated to teachers who took part in the last year of the study and the author's observations which were made throughout the study are discussed. Conclusions indicate that learning stations have potential to facilitate integrating art with language arts, social studies, and science. Conclusions also show that certain formats and activities seem more suitable for use in a station approach than others. Suggestions for further research are made in view of the findings of this study.

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