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APPENDIX D

IRB CONSENT FORM, STUDENT

Study Title: The Perceived Impact of an Arts-Integrated Curriculum on the Academic Achievement of Fifth- and Sixth-Grade Students with Disabilities.

My name is Eleni Fragakis.

What is this about?

I would like to talk to you about your experiences with using the arts to learn about a subject. I want to learn about how a lesson involving art helps you to learn.

Did my parents say it was ok?

Your parent(s) said it was ok for you to be in this study and has/have signed a form like this one.

Why me?

We would like you to take part because you have or are considered an exceptional child with your Individualized Education Plan.

What if I want to stop?

You do not have to say “yes” if you do not want to take part. We will not punish you if you say “no”. Even if you say “yes” now and change your mind after you start doing this study, you can stop and no one will be mad at you.

What will I have to do?

You will talk to me after you finish an art assignment about what you learned. We will probably talk two times for about 30 minutes each. I will also take pictures of your work and reflections.

Will anything bad happen to me?

Nothing bad will happen to you.

Will anything good happen to me?

You may benefit from participating in this study because you will be able to show a teacher how you are learning and what is important to you.

Do I get anything for being in this study?

You do not get anything specific for being in this study except to tell about your learning experience. I will bring snacks for when we talk.

What if I have questions?

You are free to ask questions at any time.

If you understand this study and want to be in it, please write your name below.

__________________________________ _____________________

Signature of child Date

APPENDIX E

CLASSROOM TEACHER PRE-UNIT INTERVIEW PROTOCOL

Background Tell me your teaching background.

Tell me about your experiences in relation to arts-integrated curriculum.

How do you define arts integration?

Can you give an example of an authentic arts-integrated activity?

Broad Picture

What do you see as the value of arts-integrated curriculum?

Tell me how you have used the arts to enhance student understanding.

Does an arts-integrated curriculum enhance student understanding?

How does an arts-integrated curriculum influence students’ self-efficacy as learners?

How do you work with your colleagues to formulate arts-integrated lessons in connection with your teaching standards?

How have you used the arts to assess student learning?

What are the advantages or disadvantages to using the arts to assess student learning?

How do the arts interact with standardized assessments?

Specific Interest Questions

These questions will be framed in keeping K-6 learners with disabilities in mind.

How does an arts-integrated curriculum impact this population of students?

What is your perception of teaching these students through the arts?

Have you experienced students with disabilities understanding concepts through the arts more or less effectively than through traditional general education curricula?

Please provide an example.

In comparing traditional assessment methods and arts-integrated assessment techniques, how does this student population respond to each?

With the arts in mind, how does the level of engagement differ between students with disabilities and the mainstream student population?

Can you describe a specific situation?

How do the arts affect the self-efficacy of this group of students, particularly how they see themselves as learners?

Give a specific example.

Are there specific visual or performing art types that this population gravitates towards?

Why do you think they perceive these approaches as more beneficial?

Can you describe a situation?

Unit Questions

Tell me about the creation of your arts-integrated unit that you will be teaching.

Who did you collaborate with?

What is/are your goal/s for this unit?

What do you hope the arts assessments will illustrate about student learning?

Conclusion

Is there anything that you would like to add before we end the interview?

I may follow up with you for more information if anything needs clarification.

APPENDIX F

CLASSROOM TEACHER AND SEPCIAL EDUCATION TEACHER POST-UNIT INTERVIEW PROTOCOL

Tell me about the instructional process for this lesson.

Tell me about ___________’s work sample. (repeat for each student)

When this student was completing this work sample, what did you observe about his/her behavior?

How does this sample compare/contrast from this student’s typical classroom work or assessments?

What does this assessment show about their content area learning?

If you were to complete a traditional assessment for this learning standard, how do you think this student would demonstrate his/her learning?

APPENDIX G

STUDENT POST-UNIT INTERVIEW PROTOCOL

What is the experience like when you are using the arts such as dance, drama, visual arts, and music?

How does art help you learn?

How do you use the arts to show that you have understood a concept?

Give me an example where art has helped you learn something.

Describe yourself as a creative thinker and learner.

What do you know about (content area topic for unit)?

Do you feel like you succeed in (content area)?

Tell me about your project. (using work sample to probe conversation) What did you learn from this project?

Did completing this project help you to understand more about (concept)? How so?

How did you feel doing this project?

How did you use the arts to show that you have understood (concept)?

Tell me about your reflection rubric.

What did you do really well in this project?

What could you have changed to make this project better?

Can you explain (content area concept) to me?