ABSTRACT
The key qualitative findings from the AEMEA research form the focus of this chapter. These findings are the result of nine case study accounts that draw on narrative and comparative approaches, using the NSW Quality Teaching Framework as the basis for analysis. The chapter will provide context for each case study before examining overarching themes. Differences detected between the case studies will inform speculation about possible variance between arts subjects/strands. The chapter will make some reflections on the arts learning experiences of young people in different artforms and draw some comparisons between those experiences. It will also discuss some of the qualities that support the development of high-quality aesthetic education. The key thematic findings will be discussed further in each of the subsequent chapters.
