Art Integration in the Classroom

Author

Cindra L. Ross, Regis University

First Advisor

Camelio, Michael

College

College for Professional Studies

Degree Name

Master of Education

School

School of Education and Counseling

Document Type

Thesis - Open Access

Comments

Education

Number of Pages

61 pages

Abstract

Over 70 years of research has shown clear evidence that exposure to the arts benefits students. When the arts are part of the curriculum, student achievement improves, engagement levels are higher, behavior problems are fewer, and student's attitudes about school, and about themselves, improve. When the arts are integrated into core subject classrooms, teachers can present complex lessons that bridge multiple subject areas and encourage critical thinking skills. Integrated lessons provide students with a variety of learning styles the opportunity to utilize their strengths and demonstrate knowledge in many different ways. The incorporation of drawing, music, technology, and drama can add relevance and context to lessons in any subject area. For teachers, arts integration can breathe new life into lessons and assessments by allowing students an opportunity to creatively explore ideas and concepts and to use their strengths to express their learning and knowledge in a variety of ways. There are many fun and easy ways to expose students to the arts, and to create interdisciplinary lessons. The integration of the arts into the core subject classroom helps students to become critical thinkers and well-rounded human beings.

Date of Award

Spring 2008

Location (Creation)

Colorado (state); Denver (county); Denver (inhabited place)

Copyright

© Cindra Ross

Rights Statement

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Recommended Citation

Ross, Cindra L., "Art Integration in the Classroom" (2008). Regis University Student Publications (comprehensive collection). 100.
https://epublications.regis.edu/theses/100