Perception of Belonging in the High School Art Classroom
Date of Award
12-12-2024
Degree Name
Ed.D. in Leadership for Organizations
Department
Department of Educational Administration
Advisor/Chair
Ricardo Garcia
Abstract
Abstract Perception of Belonging in the High School Art Classroom Melinda Russek There have been a growing number of problems in high school art classrooms. Symptoms of the problem post-COVID-19 include apathy, lack of engagement, and cell phone use. Several solutions to increase student engagement and belonging and build social skills are under-explored. Art teachers in this study are eager to find solutions these problems and new ways of interacting with students that builds school community and culture and reflects on current trends in the art world. One method stands out: collaborative learning with team projects. This study contributes to the art teacher community, adding structures that include all diverse students equally, and using action research in the future to improve methods of collaboration in the high school art classroom.
Keywords
Keywords: inclusion, diversity, collaboration, team projects, high school art education
Rights Statement
Copyright © 2024, author.
Recommended Citation
Russek, Melinda, "Perception of Belonging in the High School Art Classroom" (2024). Graduate Theses and Dissertations. 7502.
https://ecommons.udayton.edu/graduate_theses/7502
