Date of Last Revision
2023-05-02 19:05:35
Major
Early Childhood Education
Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts in Education
Date of Expected Graduation
Spring 2016
Abstract
Dance has proven to have many benefits to children’s learning and development. The use of movement supports students processing, social emotional, and motor skills. Research shows that the integration of dance in education increases development in the affective domain providing an avenue for students to express themselves and explore emotions. It also has been linked to improved cognitive development resulting in higher test scores and grade point averages. This study of an after school dance program with first and second grade students supported the research. The surveys and observations gathered from the dance program showed many positive short term affects on development connected to the dance education.
Research Sponsor
Dr. Watters
First Reader
Shernavaz Vakil
Second Reader
Karen Plaster
Recommended Citation
Fox, Victoria, "Improving Development in Youth: My implementation of an after-school dance program" (2016). Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects. 360.
https://ideaexchange.uakron.edu/honors_research_projects/360