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
Forgeard, M., Winner, E., Norton, A., & Schlaug, G. (2008). Practicing a musical instrument in childhood is associated with enhanced verbal ability and nonverbal reasoning. PLoS ONE, 3.Abstract:This study examines the association between instrumental music...
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
Gouzouasis P., Guhn, M., & Kishor, N. (2007). The predictive relationship between achievement and participation in music and achievement in core grade 12 academic subjects. Music Education Research, 9(1), 81-92.Abstract:This study examines the extent to which...