Analyzing Multimodal Engagement: Examining the Effectiveness of Creative Pedagogies

• In Event: 41.083 - Roundtable Session 15
  In Roundtable Session: 41.083-15 - Qualities of Effective Arts Educators, Teaching Artists, and Lessons

Abstract

At the undergraduate level, the deliberate inclusion of engaged pedagogy and multimodal learning creates a pattern of student engagement that can be analyzed for effectiveness. of student learning. Using arts based research and prismatic inquiry, the public imagery banks of anonymous collaborative student work from approximately 450 undergraduate students studying English composition or education were examined in combination with patterns of student responses and anonymous professor and assignment ratings used for course improvement. Patterns emerged demonstrating: (1) the need to pre-load course expectations, (2) creative improvement over time, (3) the effects of time allocations for creativity, (4) improvement in student understanding, (5) the effectiveness of engagement, and (6) promotions of student voice across (dis)ability, culture, and gender orientation.

Authors

• Marni E. Fisher, Chapman University

• Holly Pearson, Framingham State University

• Meredith Anne Dorner, Chapman University

• Kimiya Sohrab Maghzi, Chapman University

• Charlotte Achieng-Evensen, Downey Unified School District

• Elizabeth Hind, Chapman University

• Lisa Boskovich