Teacher Education, Educational Leadership & Policy ETDs

Publication Date

Summer 7-19-2022

Abstract

Since 2011, multiple studies have found that school field trips to art museums and other cultural institutions produce measurable improvements in standardized test scores, academic engagement, and substantial improvements across a range of factors including empathy, critical thinking skills, and creativity. These findings are especially prominent with children in rural areas, from low-income families, and non-Native English speakers. Nevertheless, the priorities in U.S. public education have shifted away from field trips and art education since the 1980s.

In this case study licensed art teachers in the New Mexico K to 12 public schools shared their experiences, discussed the obstacles they encounter, and explained how they have found alternative sources of funding outside of normal structures to help cover the costs of trips to art museums.

Keywords

Art Education, Museum Education, No Child Left Behind, Every Student Succeeds Act, Accountability Era, Field Trips, Standardized Tests, Public School Art Teachers, New Mexico, Yazzie/Martinez, New Mexico Fine Arts Education Act.

Document Type

Thesis

Language

English

Degree Name

Teaching, Learning and Teacher Education

Level of Degree

Masters

Department Name

Teacher Education, Educational Leadership & Policy

First Committee Member (Chair)

Geralyn Schroeder Yu

Second Committee Member

Justin Makemson

Third Committee Member

Frances Vitali

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