Abstract

Art education, art class in particular, is not given as much attention as core subjects at schools in Egypt. The research examines two private language schools in Cairo and how they handle art education. It compares the teaching and viewpoints of art teachers at both schools as well as those of students. The research will address the following questions: (1) whether art education is neglected in private language schools in Egypt; and (2) if special attention is given to art education curriculum and teaching methods. This study is a qualitative one; data sources such as key informant interviews and document reviews are used to gather data about the art programs at the two private language schools. The study concludes that there are art programs at both schools studied; however, the teaching methods used are very limited. There is no diversity. Schools do not provide professional development for teachers, and the curriculum is not readily accessible for the teachers to teach. The study ends with several recommendations that could enhance the art programs in all Egyptian schools.

Department

International & Comparative Education Department

Degree Name

MA in International & Comparative Education

Graduation Date

Spring 5-30-2014

Submission Date

February 2016

First Advisor

Rissman-Joyce, Stacie

Second Advisor

NA

Third Advisor

NA

Committee Member 1

Zaalouk, Malak

Committee Member 2

Purinton, Ted

Committee Member 3

NA

Extent

47 p.

Document Type

Master's Thesis

Rights

The author retains all rights with regard to copyright. The author certifies that written permission from the owner(s) of third-party copyrighted matter included in the thesis, dissertation, paper, or record of study has been obtained. The author further certifies that IRB approval has been obtained for this thesis, or that IRB approval is not necessary for this thesis. Insofar as this thesis, dissertation, paper, or record of study is an educational record as defined in the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (20 USC 1232g), the author has granted consent to disclosure of it to anyone who requests a copy. The author has granted the American University in Cairo or its agents a non-exclusive license to archive this thesis, dissertation, paper, or record of study, and to make it accessible, in whole or in part, in all forms of media, now or hereafter known.

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Comments

To my mother, without whom I would certainly have been lost!

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