ERIC Number: ED567778
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2016-Aug
Pages: 79
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Choosing Creatively: Choice-Based Art Education in an Inclusive Classroom
Varian, Samantha
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The purpose of this study was to measure the effects of Choice-Based Art Education on supporting the needs of all learners in an inclusive classroom, while building confidence, creativity, and critical thinking skills. Over a seven-week period, data was collected through photographs, pre- and post- surveys, interviews, pre- and post-creativity challenges, observations, student artifacts, attitudes surveys and through a Creativity Assessment Rubric. These methods were implemented to determine if Choice-Based Art Education can build confidence, creativity and critical thinking skills for all learners. This study introduced students to art studio centers, art making techniques, artistic behaviors, and studio critiques through artist studio practice and routine. The data collected provides insight into how Choice-Based Art Education does support the needs of all student populations, while building supports, confidence, creativity, and critical thinking skills longitudinally. The following are appended: (1) Creativity Challenge Pre/Post Assessment; (2) Choosing Creatively Curriculum Map; (3) Creativity Assessment Rubric; (4) 3,2,1, Critique Exercise Worksheet; (5) Attitudes Survey; (6) District Consent Form; (7) Parent Consent Forms; and (8) Example Studio Centers.
Descriptors: Art Education, Inclusion, Student Needs, Photography, Pretests Posttests, Surveys, Interviews, Creativity, Observation, Art Products, Scoring Rubrics, Self Esteem, Thinking Skills, Critical Thinking, Student Participation, Action Research, Middle School Students, Program Effectiveness, Grade 6, Qualitative Research, Disabilities, Academically Gifted
Publication Type: Reports - Research; Tests/Questionnaires
Education Level: Middle Schools; Secondary Education; Junior High Schools; Grade 6; Intermediate Grades; Elementary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Pennsylvania
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