NAGC 58th Annual Convention & Exhibition
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Visual Arts Talent Development in Magnet High School Gifted Students
Track
:
Arts
Date:
Saturday, November 5, 2011
Time:
10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
EST
Room:
Grand Salon Section: 7
CO-PRESENTER
:
M. Alexandra Vuyk, Ph.D. student in Counseling Psychology, University of Kansas
NAGCFACULTY
(S):
Connie Phelps, Dr. Connie L. Phelps, Emporia State University
M. Alexandra Vuyk, Ph.D. student in Counseling Psychology, University of Kansas
PRESENTER
:
Connie Phelps, Dr. Connie L. Phelps, Emporia State University
Description
Examining program course offerings, faculty perceptions, and study response, the study examined talent development in academically gifted students in a Midwest magnet high school visual arts program. Interviews with faculty addressed program formation, goals, and outcomes. Seven gifted students in the visual arts magnet area answered individual written questionnaires and participated in structured group interviews. With a student population of 567, the school enrolled 60 gifted students with approximately 25% of the school population enrolled in the visual arts magnet. Study outcomes indicated supportive programming blending creative learning experiences and cognitive challenge resulted in artistic talent development and academic distinction.
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