Impacts of Extracurricular in the Arts I have often wondered the impact of extracurricular activities on the development of students both academically, and emotionally. Generally, students who are active in these activities seem to have more confidence in their actions and decisions. My primary interest is actually in the extracurricular …show more content…
More information will be gathered through surveying some past graduates who participated in these programs. Questions will focus on the impact of these program on their success academically after high school, and it they feel the extra-curricula program has helped them professionally. Finally, I will interview several academic teachers and administrators to get their opinion of the students who were survived for this study. The focus of the teacher interview will be how band or chorus helped those students in the classroom.
Research Question
Does extracurricular activities, such as band and chorus, have an impact on student performance and professional success? Review of Literature When determining academic success in schools, it is more than the performance on standardized test. To measure total school success, you must examine student successes over an extended period of time. Success may be determined by their …show more content…
Costley (2011), wrote that children’s positive music experiences in the school environment result in healthy adjustment socially and self-esteem. He referenced research by Kay and Subotnik (1994), that the study of music is not just for the gifted and musically talented; it is also beneficial for the entire school population. With positive role modeling, the systematic study of music aids in the development of self- esteem, resulting in higher academic performance
Description of Population According to the Mississippi Department of Education the total enrollment for the high school is 376 students. There are approximately 65% African American, 1% Native American, 2% Hispanic, and 32% Caucasian. 9% of the students are identified as receiving special services and having an IEP (Individualized Plan of Instruction). 81% of the school population is identified as having a low-income base. 2% of the student population is identified as homeless.
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