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Re:VAEC's need for specialized links(URLS);bibliographical materials/citations.

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Sidnie Miller (sidmill.us)
Wed, 26 Nov 1997 18:11:04 -0800 (PST)

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Dear John--then the things you asked for are always on this list--and
more. Why don't you just recommend that the VAEC members tune in
to this list and take what they need and want, and contribute
their skills and knowledge and ideas and inspirations to the rest
of the group.Sid

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On Tue, 25 Nov 1997 john.gilinsky wrote:

> Nope! I am not interested believe it or not in making ANY money from what
> I am trying to do! Only ideally in furthering and advancing visual arts
> education.
>
> Tx,
> John
>
> On Tue, 25 Nov 1997, Sidnie Miller wrote:
>
> > Dear John--sounds like you have a little money making idea at our
> > expense--I guess I resent that. Sid
> >
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> > # Elko Junior High School #
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> >
> > On Mon, 24 Nov 1997 john.gilinsky wrote:
> >
> > > Hi there! I know that my friendly brief introduction will get everyone
> > > jumping up and up in rousing responsse to my requests for assistance and
> > > information in helping others. If you consult or view VAEC's current
> > > pages you will see that we wish to reach as wide but still serious
> > > audience as possible whether they be student,teacher,administrator or
> > > anyone interested in visual arts.
> > >
> > > One of my greatest weaknesses currently(besides fondnesses for
> > > chocolate,pizza,icecream...)with VAEC's pages lies with the SECONDARY
> > > SCHOOL's PAGE. WHY you ask(and I know that you are all asking this right
> > > now without even thinking of pressing that dreadfully deadly dull keyboard
> > > key: D)? Amongst other reasons are my personal and professional
> > > interests in teaching controversial issues which I certainly favour in
> > > fact in all grades. Visual art is emeshed in this concern.
> > > Question 1: Where can I consult a superb list(s) of specific teaching
> > > controversial issues related to or dealt by visual arts education and
> > > educators?
> > >
> > > Q.2: Where can I obtain the greatest quotations,funny stories,person
> > > interest stories from,in,above,around or having nothing to do with the
> > > classroom related to teaching controversial issues related to visual arts?
> > >
> > > Q.3: Where can I access specific activities/lessons that are
> > > emeshed(smothered with chocolate?)in teaching controversial issues that
> > > consciously and effectively tackle any concerns/problems/issues
> > > surrounding such content,method,approaches within visual arts
> > > controversial issue activities/lessons?
> > >
> > > Q.4: What are the "state of the arts" in contemporary educational
> > > philosophies regarding issues that are part of or constitute teaching
> > > controversial issues within visual arts education? Who are the better,best
> > > authors,educators,philosophers to consult and use in these issues?
> > >
> > > Q.5: Where can I get handy right to the point tips for a survivalist's
> > > guide for visual art teachers in an indifferent,non-supportive or overtly
> > > hostile anti-visual arts learning/teaching environments? I know that a
> > > listmember wrote a book for secondary teachers and that the NAEA has some
> > > very good stuff. As well some regional/local and smaller national arts
> > > advocacy groups have some usefull materials. Problems they are all
> > > scattered and visual arts are often tacked on,given short shrift and not
> > > seen to be able to stand alone WITHIN THE ARTS! (Sorry for this atypical
> > > intemperate outburst I shall only draw/paint mental images from now on!).
> > > I am looking for down to earth,specific,practical advice,tips,ideas and
> > > strategies for visual arts educators or anyone who wishes the visual arts
> > > to be viable or sustainable within overall educational
> > > systems:public,private,religious,vocational,special
> > > educational,state,.....
> > >
> > > I hope that all those kind souls(okay a few die hard lovers)will respond
> > > both directly and/or to this list with URLs,contacts,email,bibliographical
> > > citations,articles,editorials,school policies,.....
> > >
> > > Please do NOT forget the formal stuff: School board/authority
> > > policies,curriculums(the Kennedy Center has a superb linkage to state art
> > > curriculums),INDIVIDUAL SCHOOL
> > > POLICIES,PRACTICES,CLUBS,ACTIVITIES,COMMUNITY OUTREACH ACTIVITIES,PARENTAL
> > > INVOLVEMENTS.....as they specificially deal with visual arts.
> > >
> > > I know that I have asked for a lot but just think: it is better to give
> > > than receive!(wonder where that came from?):0)). Full
> > > acknowledgement/credit(s) given upon contributor(s) request OR
> > > non-source disclosure at sole discretion of contributors if you so please!
> > > Come on! Lets show those science,math,music(yes music)teachers,school
> > > administrators,parents,students(yes students),journalists,observers that
> > > visual arts teachers are organized,well spoken,articulate(and
> > > verbose:0)and are nice reasonable paper(outside of their studios of
> > > course)!
> > >
> > > Tx all,
> > > John Gilinsky
> > > VAEC
> > > http://members.tripod.com/~gilinskj/index.html
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>

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