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
Dunbar, K. N. (2008). Arts education, the brain, and language. In C. Asbury & C. Rich (Eds.) Learning, Arts, and the Brain. New York, NY: Dana Foundation.Abstract:This study uses neuroscientific methods to examine whether there are cognitive differences between...
by JoAnne Wilkins | Apr 25, 2018
Wright, R., John, L., Alaggia, R., & Sheel, J. (2006) Community-based arts program for youth in low-income communities: A multi-method evaluation. Child and Adolescent Social Work Journal, 23, 635-652.Abstract:The article presents findings from a...
by JoAnne Wilkins | Apr 25, 2018
Respress, T., & Lutfi, G. (2006). Whole brain learning: The fine arts with students at risk. Reclaiming Children & Youth, 15(1), 24-31Abstract:Researchers used a quasi-experimental research design to examine the impact of arts education on students involved...
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...