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Macromolecules And Monologues: How Science And Arts Classes Motivate Students For College, Alejandra Acosta
Macromolecules And Monologues: How Science And Arts Classes Motivate Students For College, Alejandra Acosta
The STEAM Journal
This study investigates how science and performing arts classes motivate high school students, particularly students of color, to pursue higher education. The changes in funding and perceived importance of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) vs. Visual Performing Arts (VPA) classes and programs, as well as the underrepresentation of students of color in these areas, make this topic important. Existing literature independently examines the positive effects of science and arts classes on student success but fails to compare the benefits of these programs and to include the student voice. Through the use of participant observation, questionnaires, and interviews, this study …
What’S Wrong With Interpretive Dance? Embracing The Promise Of Integrating The Arts Into Stem Learning, Ruth D. Catchen, Carolyn Decristofano
What’S Wrong With Interpretive Dance? Embracing The Promise Of Integrating The Arts Into Stem Learning, Ruth D. Catchen, Carolyn Decristofano
The STEAM Journal
Curriculum developers Ruth Catchen and Carolyn DeCristofano explore the benefit and protocol to integrate the arts into STEM.