ERIC Number: EJ872012
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2009-Nov
Pages: 7
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ISSN: ISSN-0004-3125
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The Significance of Self-Portraits: Making Connections through Monotype Prints in "Letras y Arte"
Armon, Joan; Uhrmacher, P. Bruce; Ortega, Tony
Art Education, v62 n6 p12-18 Nov 2009
"Letras y Arte: Literacy and Art" is a 3-week summer course at Regis University in Denver, Colorado, offering a social justice approach to art education. In this article, the authors outline the background of "Letras y Arte," contextualize the program in art education, and explain three strategies for engaging students: (1) connecting to others and self; (2) reciprocal mentoring; and (3) honoring differences. They conclude with recommendations and a question for art educators. (Contains 7 figures.)
Descriptors: Social Justice, Art Education, Learner Engagement, Visual Arts, Graphic Arts, Art Activities, Portraiture, Autobiographies, Summer Programs, College Students, Children, Hispanic American Students, Student Research, Mentors, Studio Art
National Art Education Association. 1916 Association Drive, Reston, VA 20191. Tel: 703-860-8000; Fax: 703-860-2960; Web site: http://www.NAEA-Reston.org
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education; Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Colorado
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