ERIC Number: ED507090
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2009-Jul
Pages: 35
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Evaluation of the WebPlay Arts Education Program: Findings from the 2006-07 School Year. CRESST Report 759
Griffin, Noelle; Kim, Jinok; So, Youngsoon; Hsu, Vivian
National Center for Research on Evaluation, Standards, and Student Testing (CRESST)
This report presents results from the second year of CRESST's three-year evaluation of the WebPlay program. WebPlay is an online-enhanced arts education program for K-12 students. The evaluation occurred during the three-year implementation of the program in Grades 3 and 5 in California schools; this report focused on results from the second year of program implementation, 2006-07. Results show that WebPlay participation was significantly related to positive educational engagement/attitude. In terms of California Standards Test (CST) English Language Arts (ELA) scores, despite no overall WebPlay effects, a significant difference was found for limited English proficiency (LEP) students. The results support that a well-designed, theater-based education can improve student engagement; and that it may have academic benefits in language arts content, particularly for those students who are struggling with English proficiency. (Contains 6 figures, 9 tables and 1 footnote.) [This report was supported under the WebPlay Award # U351D050036, as administered by the Office of Educational Research and Improvement, U.S. Department of Education.]
Descriptors: Educational Research, Elementary Secondary Education, Language Arts, Art Education, Program Implementation, Grade 3, Grade 5, Limited English Speaking, Fine Arts, Evaluation Methods, English, Surveys, Models
National Center for Research on Evaluation, Standards, and Student Testing (CRESST). 300 Charles E Young Drive N, GSE&IS Building 3rd Floor, Mailbox 951522, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1522. Tel: 310-206-1532; Fax: 310-825-3883; Web site: http://www.cresst.org
Publication Type: Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education
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Language: English
Sponsor: Department of Education (ED)
Authoring Institution: National Center for Research on Evaluation, Standards, and Student Testing
Identifiers - Location: California
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