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Browsing Graduate Student Capstones, Projects, and Theses by Subject "After-school programs"

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    After-school arts programs: Effective programs for at-risk adolescent Hispanic women to enhance academic achievement
    (2005-12) Pena, Noemi R.
    The purpose of this study was to examine the effectiveness of after-school arts programs and their potential to build a better sense of self and foster creative expression for at-risk adolescent Hispanic women. This study examined the positive characteristics associated with participation in after-school arts programs that may contribute to enhancing the academic performance of Hispanic women. An after-school arts program in Santa Ana, California was selected for a case study in order to reveal the effectiveness of after-school arts programs. This Master’s project was completed in partial fulfillment for a Master of Arts degree in Arts Management from the University of Oregon.
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    Out-of-school time arts programming: A critical race theory approach
    (2010-03) Suveges, Lauren L., 1982-
    This study explores the out-of-school time (OST) arts field through a critical race theory (CRT) lens. For the purpose of this research, OST arts programs include afterschool and summer learning programs focusing on visual arts, music, theater, dance, video production, and spoken word in Chicago, Illinois for youth ages 14-21. Four main tenets of CRT guide the main research question: How are OST arts programs time addressing racism, propagating social, historical, and liberal ideologies, promoting social justice, and giving voice to people of color? By conducting eight interviews with arts professionals as well as a comprehensive literature review and document analysis, themes of race, colorblindness, social justice, and identity development in OST youth arts programs are synthesized to reflect current practices in the field. This research suggests that current methods of critical pedagogy utilized in OST arts programs could promote successful education strategies for both in-school and out-of-school education for youth.
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    The Role of a Cultural Mural Arts Program On the Wind River Indian Reservation
    (2009-06) Ferris, Morning Rae
    The purpose of this project is to develop a cultural mural arts program on the Wind River Indian Reservation in Wyoming. The goal of the mural arts program is to connect three historically divided tribal communities, Arapahoe, Ethete and Fort Washakie. These communities are divided by geographical, social, environmental, political and cultural barriers. As a member of the Wind River Indian Reservation, I have personally experienced the effects of this division and will use this research project to foster positive youth development and social change for elementary students.