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Thesis
New Creations: A Community Engagement Project Using Music to Foster Creativity with Fourth Graders Living in a High Risk Community
Master of Arts (M.A.), Drexel University
Aug 2013
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.17918/00000200
Abstract
The purpose of this community engagement capstone thesis project is to report on a seven-week music group facilitated to encourage creative processes among fourth graders at an after-school Program, and offer recommendations for implementing future programs. This thesis reviews relevant literature in order to suggest the importance of creative thinking skills and the potential future benefits of developing divergent thought processes. Detailed project reports are provided to illuminate session plans, observations, and significant events throughout the course of the group. Furthermore, pertinent themes regarding the group's process are discussed in addition to reviewing pre-test and post-test data. Findings reflect that creative growth resulted from safe and predictable experiences within music. Comfort and safety led to group members' growth in flexibility, confidence, bravery, and experiencing positive mood states. Finally, suggestions are made for the implementation of creative music groups in schools to encourage self-expression, self-awareness, and divergent thought processes.
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Details
- Title
- New Creations
- Creators
- Laura Marie Foxx
- Contributors
- Paul Nolan (Advisor) - Drexel University, Creative Arts Therapies
- Awarding Institution
- Drexel University
- Degree Awarded
- Master of Arts (M.A.)
- Publisher
- Drexel University; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Number of pages
- 6, 87 pages
- Resource Type
- Thesis
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Creative Arts Therapies; College of Nursing and Health Professions; Drexel University
- Other Identifier
- 991014851349604721