Roehling-Flynn, Bethann. (1999). Feminism in art education. Unpublished masters project, State University College of New York at Buffalo; Art Education, Buffalo, NY.
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Project is designed to examine how feminist principles are applied through teaching and to measure what effect they have on student learning. Author uses the artwork of African American artist Betye Saar as an exemplar for students to reference when creating their own art product illustrating a social problem.
Rogala, Martha D. (1995). Literature-based art education: A child centered approach to curriculum integration between elementary level language arts and visual arts. Unpublished masters project, State University College of New York at Buffalo; Art Education, Buffalo, NY.
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Curriculum integration incorporating language arts and visual arts to enhance learning and knowledge retention. 1st grade students used in study. Collaborative efforts included choosing a picture book that contained relevant content for both the language art and art teachers. A common theme was established which allowed the art instructor to use the illustrations as a resource for the artist selection and element of design emphasized in unit of instruction. Journal entries reinforced connection between sentence content and art products.
Rosenthal, Noreen A. (1998). Changing the role of art education for the 21st century. Unpublished masters project, State University College of New York at Buffalo; Art Education, Buffalo, NY.
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Study conducted to examine how an arts-based curriculum, (music, dance, visual art), can be used as an alternative way to teach. The reseacher uses the Aurora Waldorf Elementary School, located in West Falls, NY, as the sample.
Ruffino, Michael F. (1998). Art history: Building a time machine for the classroom.
Unpublished masters project, State University College of New York at Buffalo; Art Education, Buffalo, NY.
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Researcher uses the concept of a "Time Machine" as an instructional tool to enhance student learning of art history. Students select a period in time or a historical event that interests them and use that timeline to research American Art using the computer as a research tool.
Runca, John L. Jr. (1996). Career development through art education. Unpublished masters project, State University College of New York at Buffalo; Art Education, Buffalo, NY.
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A case study which presents how career development strategies used within one high school facility are integrated in their art program. Study shows how guidance counselors, occupational classes, field trips and professional visitations help to enhance art related career paths.
Sansone, Traci A. (1998). Collaboration and student motivation in the art classroom. Unpublished masters project, State University College of New York at Buffalo; Art Education, Buffalo, NY.
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Project implemented to determine if self appointed partnership with peers and assignment selection improve motivation levels in students. Results showed that student interest levels rose when they were directly involved in the decision making process. However, student product results were sub-standard.
Schauer-Webster, Lynn. (1995). Participation of at-risk students in the arts. Unpublished masters project, State University College of New York at Buffalo; Art Education, Buffalo, NY.
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A qualitative study used to examine the factors that influence at-risk student enrollment in an art program. 29 at-risk students, determined by the Committee on Special Education and/or those students referred by Guidance Counselors for significant discipline problems or poor academic performance are used in this study. Student questionnaires, Guidance Counselors and Art Instructor interviews are used to determine project findings.
Schunk, Rhonda L. (1997). A world wide web site for art teachers and students. Unpublished masters project, State University College of New York at Buffalo; Art Education, Buffalo, NY.
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Author creates an inventory of websites that pertain to art education for a study group consisting of students and teachers to review. Results to questionnaire and survey questions are tabulated by frequency of responses. Responses are based on website usefulness and learning.
Shuman, Lori. (1997). Museum studies used as a tool; in collaboration with art education: A case study. Unpublished masters project, State University College of New York at Buffalo; Art Education, Buffalo, NY.
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An investigation that explores how museum programs can be used within the art curriculum to enrich learning. Research indicated that students developed proper questioning strategies and used critical thinking skills due to museum exposure and discussions which occurred between them and the museum docent
Siclari, Carla E. (2001). Making a distinction between fine art and folk art: what it means to modernism, postmodernism, and beyond. Unpublished masters project, State University College of New York at Buffalo; Art Education, Buffalo, NY.
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Qualitative study examines if the population outside the art community recognize a distinction between folk art and fine art. Sample used a population with an age range from under 10 and over 65 years of age. Research indicates that prior to a lesson explaining the difference of folk art and fine art, individuals outside the art environment did not find a distinction between the two.
Swanson, Darryl. (1996). Improving representative drawings among middle school children. Unpublished masters project, State University College of New York at Buffalo; Art Education, Buffalo, NY.
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Study comparing the effectiveness of two drawing techniques. The techniques of Betty Edwards and Kimon Nicolaides are examined to determine which method proves more effective in enhancing realistic drawing skills in sixth grade students.
Szcerbacki, Juliet L. (1998). Paradigms in kindergarten art curriculum. Unpublished masters project, State University College of New York at Buffalo; Art Education, Buffalo, NY.
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Six kindergarten teachers were asked to complete surveys expressing their perceptions of kindergarten art curriculum. They were also asked to observe a lesson conducted by the art teacher. Data obtained from pre lesson and post lesson questionnaires are compared and analyzed to measure any shifts in perspectives.
Taylor, Victoria L. (1997). The use of rubrics for assessment by western new york high school art teachers. Unpublished masters project, State University College of New York at Buffalo; Art Education, Buffalo, NY.
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Study used to investigate how art educators use rubrics as an assessment tool. Researcher further focuses on this assessment tool by exploring the design of two rubrics by local art educators.
Tomasulo, Meri J. (2000). Cooperative learning in the elementary art classroom. Unpublished masters project, State University College of New York at Buffalo; Art Education, Buffalo, NY.
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Purpose of project is to measure the effectiveness of cooperative learning in a 4th grade environment. Students were randomly grouped to participate and complete a lesson on puppetry. Results were tabulated from pre and post lesson questionnaires and indicated that students showed an increase in self-esteem, elevated levels of creativity and improved interpersonal skills.
Townsend, Debra R. (1998). An overview of art criticism approaches with a focus on a cross-cultural model. Unpublished masters project, State University College of New York at Buffalo; Art Education, Buffalo, NY.
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Tom Anderson's theoretical model of art criticism is used to broaden understanding of works of art created outside the Western tradition. "Reaction", "perceptual analysis", and "personal interpretation" are used as the format for critical discussion.
Tripp, Gregory S. (1995). Portfolio assessment in elementary art education. Unpublished masters project, State University College of New York at Buffalo; Art Education, Buffalo, NY.
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Portfolio assessment of third grade students after a five week unit of study. Student self evaluations, mini lessons, final art products and numerical grading are the forms of data used in the assessment process.
Veltri, Amy L. (1995). Teaching at the speed of change: Assessing educational reform efforts through student feedback. Unpublished masters project, State University College of New York at Buffalo; Art Education, Buffalo, NY.
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An examination used to assess whether exposure and experiences students gain in a visual arts program are used and applied to other aspects of their lives. The measurement was determined through high school students input before and after the instructional unit used for this study.
Walleshauser, David H. (1997). An interdisciplinary approach in art education making connections with reading and writing. Unpublished masters project, State University College of New York at Buffalo; Art Education, Buffalo, NY.
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Research is based on Tim Rollins, Kids of Survival program. 7th and 8th grade students select and read a piece of literature of their choosing. Students then create a mural that visually captures the essence of the literature.
West, Susan. (1995). Pluristic christ. Unpublished masters project, State University College of New York at Buffalo; Art Education, Buffalo, NY.
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An analysis is conducted to determine if studying Christian art history changes the way parochial students perceive the image of Christ as known by scripture. The author uses art criticism to discuss cultural perspectives and the diversity of elements that contribute to the imagery of Christ throughout history. Research showed that students' perception of their image of Christ did not change after the introduction of lessons which focused on a variety of multicultural interpretations of his image. Project results were measured using questionnaires, interviews and journals of 7th and 8th grade students.
White, Michelle. (1999). The facilitation of contextual multicultural studies. Unpublished masters project, State University College of New York at Buffalo; Art Education, Buffalo, NY.
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Project explores the conditions in which multicultural art education is integrated in the classroom. Researcher investigates how and if variables such as: DBAE, personal values, or NYS Standards influence an instructor's decision to include multicultural education in an art program.
Wick, Jennifer L. (1997) Critical and aesthetic games in the art classroom. Unpublished masters project, State University College of New York at Buffalo; Art Education, Buffalo, NY.
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Researcher seeks to evaluate the relationship between student and teacher through critical and aesthetic games used in the classroom. Various games were used to increase critical and aesthetic discussion by answering a who, what, where, why, and when line of questioning , accompanied by case scenarios.
Wick, Stephanie A. (1999). Building an alliance: The partnership of community and art education. Unpublished masters project, State University College of New York at Buffalo; Art Education, Buffalo, NY.
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Project aims to have students build a relationship with community members to help them understand the importance of art outside of school. After establishing a relationship with an "art sponsor", students are required to create artwork based on their relationship and connection to that sponsor.
Wright, Melinda J. (1997). How educators use modern art as an instructional strategy and its effect on art education. Unpublished masters project, State University College of New York at Buffalo; Art Education, Buffalo, NY.
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A study used to evaluate the benefits of museum programs. For this study researcher focuses on using modern art as a tool to further enhance academic and art education studies. Findings conclude that exposure to modern art positively impacted student learning.
Wynne, Cynthia J. (1999). Playful learning: Using games to teach art to high school students. Unpublished masters project, State University College of New York at Buffalo; Art Education, Buffalo, NY.
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Qualitative study used to determine if the inclusion of games help student improve critiques of artwork. Games used in study: Sculprit, Win, Lose or Draw, Arts Not
So Trivial, Art Bits-Sculpture, Art Rummy, and Articulate.
Zavitz, Brandi C. (1997). Using metaphors in the art classroom to inspire individuality. Unpublished masters project, State University College of New York at Buffalo; Art Education, Buffalo, NY.
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Students create an art product that reflects a personal experience through their interpretation of metaphors. Student use of metaphors is discussed and analyzed through audio recordings.