ERIC Number: EJ1070469
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2013
Pages: 20
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ISSN: ISSN-1307-9298
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Teaching Primary Grade Students Perfectionism through Cartoons Compared to Bibliotherapy
Zousel, Miranda L.; Rule, Audrey C.; Logan, Stephanie R.
International Electronic Journal of Elementary Education, v5 n2 p199-218 2013
This experimental study compared concept acquisition and enjoyment of learning about perfectionism under two conditions: bibliotherapy (control) and analysis and construction of cartoons (experimental) in first, second and third grade students (N = 46). Posttest results showed students learned significantly more content in the experimental condition with a medium effect size. Students were more engaged in the cartoon condition, appreciating the humor and opportunity to be creative. Most students reported liking the bibliotherapy but some complained of boredom. The authors recommend that both bibliotherapy and cartoon analysis be used in lessons about perfectionism to maintain student interest and comprehension of concepts.
Descriptors: Elementary School Students, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Suburban Schools, Public Schools, Personality Traits, Cartoons, Bibliotherapy, Comparative Analysis, Control Groups, Experimental Groups, Effect Size, Instructional Effectiveness, Pretests Posttests, Student Surveys
International Electronic Journal of Elementary Education. T&K Akademic Rosendalsvein 45, Oslo 1166, Norway. e-mail: iejee@iejee.com; Web site: http://www.iejee.com
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education; Grade 1; Primary Education; Early Childhood Education; Grade 2; Grade 3
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Iowa
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