Studying the arts and self-perception
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Category:
Research Report |
Issue(s) Addressed:
Supporting learning in other subjects Long-term success of students Developing the "whole child" |
Attribution
Judith Burton, Robert Horowitz, and Hal Abeles (1999), "Learning In and Through the Arts: Curriculum Implications," Champions of Change: The Impact of the Arts on Learning, Arts Education Partnership.
Item Text
Studying over 2000 public school students in grades 4-8, a group of researchers from Teachers College Columbia University found significant relationships between rich in-school arts programs and creative, cognitive, and personal competencies needed for academic sucess. They found
- "High-arts youngsters were far more likely than their low-arts counterparts to think of themselves as competent in academics."
- "They were also far more likely to believe that they did well in school in general, particularly in language and mathematics."
- "Youngsters exposed to strong arts education acquire a sense of confidence in themselves that radiates beyond the studios and performance spaces."
Links
www.aep-arts.org (under Publications)
Submitter Information
- Name: MENC Staff
- Email: advocacy@menc.org