by JoAnne Wilkins | Apr 25, 2018
Varelas, M. et al (2010). Drama activities as ideational resources for primary-grade children in urban science classes. Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 47(3), 302-325.Abstract:This qualitative case study examines how drama enactments of scientific concepts—in...
by JoAnne Wilkins | Apr 25, 2018
Barry, N. H. (2010). Oklahoma A+ Schools: What the research tells us 2002-2007. Volume three, quantitative measures. Oklahoma A+ Schools/University of Central Oklahoma.Abstract:Researchers conducted a five-year evaluation study of how the A+ arts integrated school...
by JoAnne Wilkins | Apr 25, 2018
Yazejian, N. and E. Peisner-Feinberg (2009). Effects of a preschool music and movement curriculum on children’s language skills. NHSA Dialog 12(4): 327-341.Abstract:This quasi-experimental study evaluated the effects of a supplementary music and movement...
by JoAnne Wilkins | Apr 25, 2018
Wetter, O. E., Koerner, F., & Schwaninger, A. (2009). Does musical training improve school performance? Instructional Science: An International Journal of the Learning Sciences, 37(4), 365-374.Abstract:The researchers used a descriptive, retrospective study to...
by JoAnne Wilkins | Apr 25, 2018
Southgate, D.E. & Roscigno, V.J. (2009). The impact of music on childhood and adolescent achievement. Social Science Quarterly, 90(1): 4-21.Abstract:This large-scale, longitudinal study examines the relationship of music involvement to math and reading...