Document Type
Thesis
Date of Degree Completion
Summer 2015
Degree Name
Master of Education (MEd)
Department
Special Education
Committee Chair
Janet Spybrook
Second Committee Member
Janet Finke
Third Committee Member
Craig Hughes
Abstract
Students with moderate to severe disabilities are often left out of arts programs, especially in rural areas where resources are limited and drama, music and art classes are often not available. This action research study focused on a small group of students in a self-contained classroom in a high school. The classroom teacher worked with a teaching artist to start an art program for students with moderate to severe disabilities. Even though there are limited resources in rural areas, it is still possible to create a quality arts integration program which requires planning and effective collaboration with other teachers and artists. This study showed an increase in student interest in art and an increase in knowledge of basic art skills. Arts integration, even at the very basic level can have a positive impact on students with moderate to severe disabilities in the self-contained classroom.
Recommended Citation
Fuss, Rebekah, "The Impact of the Arts for Students with Moderate to Severe Disabilities" (2015). All Master's Theses. 222.
https://digitalcommons.cwu.edu/etd/222
Language
English