I Don't Want to Sit in the Corner Cutting Out Valentines: Leadership Roles for Teachers of Talented Art Students

Abstract

Two research studies which focus on the process and results of educating teachers of high ability schools, communities, and beyond are presented. One study involved focus groups of 1994 participants University, the other included a survey sent to all A framework based on a content analysis of the data in these two studies has applicability to other inservice education programs for teachers of talented art students. Knowledge of subject matter content, pedagogy, building self-esteem, and allowing choices can lead teachers of artistically talented students, who have leadership potential, to collaborate with others. Teachers can become empowered to make changes in their private and professional lives that eventually result in communities of caring professionals able to assume leadership roles.