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VISUALIZING THE BIGGER CANVAS:THE VALUE OF EDUCATION IN THE ARTS
PRESENTED BY: PILAR ESPINOSACAPSTONE IIMAY 9, 2016
MAIN OBJECTIVES
Thesis Statement: Participation in art programs enhances young adults academically, socially, and prepared them to become better critical thinkers for the future.
Academically Socially Psychologically
ACADEMICALLY : TEST SCORES
ACADEMICALLY: TEST SCORES
ACADEMICALLY: ENHANCING AREAS OF STUDY
Music-Math Visual Arts-Science Theater/Drama-Reading/Writing
SOCIALLY: AT-RISK YOUTHS
Improve Social Skills ( i.e. empathy, teamwork, conflict resolution etc…) More involved in their communities Better workforce opportunities Show civic minded behavior
SOCIALLY: AT-RISK YOUTHS
Likely to read a newspaper Volunteer Rate Voting (2004 National Election) College to Career0102030405060708090
100
73
47 45
30
44 4331
14
Low SES/High Arts v. Low SES/Low Arts
Low SES-High Arts Low SES- Low Arts
Perc
ent
Data retrieved from: National Endowment for the Arts. www.arts.gov
PSYCHOLOGICALLY: BODY & MIND
Art and your health Does it help your mind
and body? Put your brain to work
and find out!
Left: The Old Guitarist, Pablo Picasso, 1904 Above: Man in Black, Pilar Espinosa, 2013
PSYCHOLOGICALLY: BODY & MIND
• 2014 study of how visual arts improved brain activity and psychological resilience
NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND
2002 President George W. Bush authorized the No Child Left Behind Act Grant fair and equal access for high quality education for children Close achievement gaps between high/low performing students Arts education should be included in core curriculum However…
NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND
Divisions of Respondents of Dr. Robert Sabol’s NCLB Survey
• Open-ended questionnaire via online/mail
• 3,412 people responded• Random selection of
3,050 arts educators made up 89% of total respondents
NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND
Lack of funding for art programs (studio/classroom supplies) Negative attitudes in teachers (devalued and marginalized) Class scheduling, workloads Does not make students better learners Administrators feel these classes are “non-essential”
MY RESEARCH Study Population: Art teachers in Catholic High Schools in Louisville, KY
Assumption High School Sacred Heart
Mercy Academy St. Xavier
Trinity High School Bethlehem High School
Holy Cross Desales High School
Presentation Academy
MY RESEARCH
Out of 9 schools, 5 responded Findings concluded both positive/ negative responses Problems throughout the research process JCPS System and their IRB committee Not enough responses from school teachers
MY RESEARCH
Positives Students are goal oriented Better problem solvers, critical thinkers,
& innovators Score better in subjects with processing
skills & memory Math, Science, Reading/Writing, & History Challenge students to become more
involved in their communities
Negatives Budget Cuts School Admin/Parents lack of
understanding Don’t see correlation between
arts/academic success STEM to STEAM Non- Essential class Supplies become expensive
Closing Statement: “Creativity is a medium to stimulate the brain and gives energy for expression and vision. It is a seed that will help you grow for the rest of your life”