Author: Boardman, Roger and Ross, Jerrold

Publication Year: 1970

Media Type: Report

Summary:

Abstract:

The problems associated with the construction of an instrument which, in behavioral terms, would seek to measure both the acquisition of skill and movement in attitudes concerning the arts cannot be overestimated.

Therefore, from its inception, this evaluation of the Lincoln Center Education Programs was viewed - both by the officials of Lincoln Center and the evaluators of New York University - as having extraordinary implications for both the Lincoln Center project and for evaluation of the arts, in general.

A nationwide examination of available test instruments revealed that there had been no prior study that sought to encompass these two areas while bridging all of the arts. In our opinion, this study resulted in a clear set of statistics demonstrating a degree of success for the Lincoln Center Education Programs. It also produced several new questions which deserve further examination. These positive accomplishments, together with suggestions of the evaluation team, are described in detail in the following pages. (p. Introduction)

CONTENTS
Introduction.
General description of the program.
Objectives and procedures of the evaluation.
Findings of the evaluation.
Summary and specific recommendations.
Appendices:
     A. Performing Arts attitude inventory.
     B. Performing Arts information inventory.
     C. Participation questionnaire.
     D. Evaluation Team.
Tables (I-XIII).

Arts & Intersections:

Categories: Arts Education