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Abstract: This thesis addresses the standards for exemplary afterschool arts
programming set forth by the National Arts and Humanities Youth Program (NAHYP) Awards. The
ten cases in this study were ones that were chosen by the NAHYP Awards as "exemplary"
programs between 2008 and 2010. A phenomenological case study approach was used for the
analysis. Analyses revealed that each program demonstrated ... read morevarying efforts towards the
advancement of their own organizations and communities, as well as the educational,
personal, and interpersonal development of their students. Overall, personal development
was the strongest element among programs and interpersonal development was an area of
lesser focus within the NAHYP Award criteria and the stated programming of participants. By
examining the NAHYP Award criteria and the programming elements that occur in their award
recipients, this study provides a framework of critical components for exemplary programs
and recommendations for the advancement of afterschool arts programs.
Thesis (M.A.)--Tufts University, 2011.
Submitted to the Dept. of Child Development.
Advisor: Kathleen Camara.
Committee: David Henry Feldman, and Stephan Pennington.
Keyword: Performing Arts education.read less
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