Development of an Arts-Integrated Assessment Instrument

• In Event: 34.072 - Special Education Research SIG Paper Session 6: Issues Related to Early Intervention

Abstract

Children who learn differently due to disability, poverty or trauma, continue to be marginalized in our schools and in society. These children often fail to respond as their typical peers and consequently miss out on educational opportunities. Providing students with alternate methods to demonstrate skill acquisition and progress is essential to reveal hidden talents and abilities. An arts integrated approach to learning has the potential to unlock children’s hidden strengths and abilities which potentially opens doors of opportunity for this population. The authors discuss the importance of using an instrument to measure student progress through a multidisciplinary, arts-integrated curriculum and future research implications.

Authors

• Kevin Wayne Spencer, Carlow University

• Susan O'Rourke, Carlow University

• Frances Kelley, Carlow University