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A Personal Perspective. Grand Masters Series.
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Lehman, Paul R. – Music Educators Journal, 2002
Explores aspects of music education such as why music is important; the role of music education; how music can improve people's lives; the importance of having all students participate in music education; how technology can be used in music; and how to improve education for future music teachers. (CMK)
Descriptors: Curriculum, Educational Benefits, Educational Change, Elementary Secondary Education
National Assessment of Arts Education: A First Look.
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Lehman, Paul R. – Music Educators Journal, 1999
Considers the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) 1997 Arts Report Card. The NAEP assessment provides data on what eighth-graders know and can do in music, visual arts, and theater. Evaluates the assessment, discusses the results, and addresses a call for action. (CMK)
Descriptors: Advocacy, Art Education, Educational Assessment, Grade 8
Toward Civilization: How Can It Affect Music Education?
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Lehman, Paul R. – Music Educators Journal, 1989
Discusses a National Endowment for the Arts report titled "Toward Civilization: A Report on Arts Education," in relation to its value to music educators' efforts to strengthen their music programs. Criticizes the report for defining arts education too broadly, but praises the report for supporting the basic beliefs of music educators. (LS)
Descriptors: Aesthetic Education, Art Education, Curriculum Development, Educational Change
Lehman Makes Music's Case on Capitol Hill.
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Lehman, Paul R. – Music Educators Journal, 1984
In his testimony before the Congressional Subcommittee on Elementary, Secondary, and Vocational Education, the president-elect of the Music Educators National Conference stresses the importance of including the arts in all levels of education. Suggestions of things that Congress can do on behalf of arts education are presented. (RM)
Descriptors: Educational Needs, Elementary Secondary Education, Fine Arts, Government Role
Assessing Your Program's Effectiveness.
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Lehman, Paul R. – Music Educators Journal, 1989
Suggests an evaluative model for assessing the quality of a music program that asks questions concerning goals and objectives, leadership of the program, staffing, curriculum and scheduling, instructional materials, and learning outcomes. Advocates the guidelines proposed by the Music Educators National Conference (MENC) in assessing what…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Curriculum Evaluation, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation
The National Standards: From Vision to Reality.
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Lehman, Paul R. – Music Educators Journal, 1994
Maintains that the Music Educators National Conference (MENC) achieved an important symbolic victory by being a primary developer of the National Standards for Arts Education. Presents and discusses five issues related to the Goals 2000 program in general and the standards related to music education in particular. (CFR)
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Aesthetic Education, Curriculum Development, Educational Change
Implications of National Standards.
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Lehman, Paul R. – Music Educators Journal, 1993
Reports that the developmental process for national standards for K-12 instruction in the arts is nearing completion. Discusses issues and criticisms relevant to the national standards movement and to music education. (CFR)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Elementary Secondary Education, Financial Support, Humanities Instruction