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ERIC Number: EJ654696
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2000
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ISSN: ISSN-0039-3541
An Investigation of an Arts Infusion Program on Creative Thinking, Academic Achievement, Affective Functioning, and Arts Appreciation of Children at Three Grade Levels.
Luftig, Richard L.
Studies in Art Education, v41 n3 p208-27 Spr 2000
Investigates the effects of an arts infusion program (SPECTRA+) on the creative thinking, academic achievement, self-esteem, locus of control, and appreciation of the arts by school children (n=615). Reports that SPECTRA+ program children scored higher than the control group in creativity, self-esteem, and arts appreciation, while data for academic achievement were mixed. (CMK)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Art Appreciation, Creativity, Educational Research, Elementary Education, Elementary School Students, Females, Males, Mathematics Education, Reading Instruction, Self Esteem
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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