Arts Commission releases new arts education research with promising results
The Indiana Arts Commission (IAC) released today its newest report on the Partnering Arts, Communities, and Education (PACE) program written by Dr. F. Robert Sabol of Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana.
The newest report reflects a longitudinal study of student growth in three elementary schools with regular arts integration programs across the state over the past three years. The report looks at multiple key skills and knowledge points of the students including student self-image, engagement in learning, vocabulary development, and writing skills. The report shows the PACE program model has consistent, promising results for students across the board.
"Findings from the three-year study of the impact the PACE program is having on students’ learning demonstrated clear growth and a positive impact on the overall development of the arts education and attitudes of young people involved in the program," said Dr. Sabol.
Research highlights include:
- Students' writing scores rose by 22% during the three-year study period.
- Students’ arts skills improved the most with an increase of 29%.
- Students’ attitudes regarding their engagement in the classroom, self-esteem or confidence, and communications or interactions with others rose by 14%.
Click here to read the full PACE Longitudinal Study Research Report