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1. OVERVIEW Context for the Problem Summary of the RCP Program Overview of Arts Education and Education In Puerto Rico The Arts in Education Careers in the Arts Arts and General Education in Puerto Rico Brief History of Dance Education Brief History of Music Education Research Questions Methodology Relevance of the Study for Administrators 2. LITERATURE REVIEW Leadership and Arts in Education Performing Arts Programs in Schools Evaluating the Success of Music and Performing Arts Education Programs Attitude and Opinion Studies of Music Programs in Schools Increasing Student Motivation in the Performing Arts Factors Related to Students’ Success in School Music Programs Community Arts Projects Summary 3. METHODOLOGY Background on the RCP Roots of the RCP Student Population Characteristics of the Students Recruitment Process Teachers’ Considerations for Selecting Students Program Structure Spatial Distribution The Unconventional Classroom Structure Curriculum Content Management and Administration How the RCP is Funded Methods and Procedures of the Study The Population The Sample Method of Sample Selection Data Collection Procedure Research Instrument Statistics Variables Contributions of the Study Limitations of the Study My Role as the Researcher 4. FINDINGS Characteristics of the Two Sample Summary Participants’ Rankings of the RCP Summary Participants’ and Nonparticipants’ Arts-Related Activities Since Graduation From High School Summary 5. SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS, & RECOMMENDATIONS Summary of Findings Conclusions/Implications Recommendations Recommendations for Administrators Recommendations for Educational Administrators in General Recommendations for Future Research BIBLIOGRAPHY | Order the Book | Customized Book Publishing & Manuscript Services | | How to Contact Us | Back to Home Page | |