by JoAnne Wilkins | Apr 25, 2018
Keehn, S., Harmon, J., & Shoho, A. (2008). A study of readers theater in eighth grade: Issues of fluency, comprehension, and vocabulary. Reading & Writing Quarterly, 24(4), 335-362.Abstract:Researchers examined the effects of Readers Theater (performance...
by JoAnne Wilkins | Apr 25, 2018
Craig, D. & Paraiso, J. (2008). Dual Diaspora and barrio art: Art as an avenue for learning English. Journal for Learning through the Arts, 4(1).Abstract:This qualitative study, guided by an action research framework, explores how urban middle school students,...
by JoAnne Wilkins | Apr 25, 2018
Powell, D. (2007). Arts in the Classroom Professional Development Program: Final Evaluation Report. Santa Clara County, CA: Arts in the Classroom Consortium. Abstract:This study is an evaluation of The Arts in the Classroom Program which engaged 91 Kindergarten...
by JoAnne Wilkins | Apr 25, 2018
Spina, U. (2006). Worlds together… words apart: An assessment of the effectiveness of arts-based curriculum for second language learners. Journal of Latinos & Education, 5(2), 24.Abstract:The researcher used a quasi-experimental design to assess whether an...
by JoAnne Wilkins | Apr 25, 2018
Oreck, B. (2006). Artistic choices: A study of teachers who use the arts in the classroom. International Journal of Education & the Arts, 7(8).Abstract:In a climate of increased education standardization, this study examines what the personal characteristics and...