Author: Thuernau, Patricia Knize and Hess, Robert J.

Publication Year: 1973

Media Type: Report

Summary:

The purpose of the evaluation activities during the first year of the High School of the Arts program was to uncover information that would help the program develop a definitive structure; isolate factors contributing to the successes and failures in implementing the program; and to determine the effects of the program on the students enrolled. Several strategies were employed to gather this information. Clarification of program goals and objectives, structured interviews of the High School of the Arts staff, and surveys of the students were the major data collection techniques.

Abstract:

The purpose of the evaluation activities during the first year of the High School of the Arts program was to uncover information that would help the program develop a definitive structure; isolate factors contributing to the successes and failures in implementing the program; and to determine the effects of the program on the students enrolled. Several strategies were employed to gather this information. Clarification of program goals and objectives, structured interviews of the High School of the Arts staff, and surveys of the students were the major data collection techniques. (p. 29)

CONTENTS
The program.
Evaluation design.
Results of the first year: developing a program plan.
Perceptions of the program held by program staff.
Reactions of the students.
Summary and conclusions.
Appendices.

Arts & Intersections:

Categories: Arts Education