Curriculum & Instruction Faculty Publications

Document Type

Article

Keywords

Perfectionism; Cartoons; Bibliotherapy; Elementary Students;

Journal/Book/Conference Title Title

International Electronic Journal of Elementary Education

Volume

5

Issue

2

First Page

199

Last Page

218

Abstract

This experimental study compared concept acquisition and enjoyment of learning about perfectionism under two conditions: bibliotherapy (control) and analysis and construction of cartoons (experimental) in first, second and third grade students (N=46). Posttest results showed students learned significantly more content in the experimental condition with a medium effect size. Students were more engaged in the cartoon condition, appreciating the humor and opportunity to be creative. Most students reported liking the bibliotherapy but some complained of boredom. The authors recommend that both bibliotherapy and cartoon analysis be used in lessons about perfectionism to maintain student interest and comprehension of concepts.

Department

Department of Curriculum and Instruction

Comments

First published in International Electronic Journal of Elementary Education , v. 5, no. 2, pp. 199-218, published by T&K Academic. Article

Original Publication Date

3-2013

Repository

UNI ScholarWorks, University of Northern Iowa, Rod Library

Copyright

©2013 Miranda L. Zousel, Audrey C. Rule, Stephanie R. Logan. The copyright holder has granted permission for posting.

Date Digital

2013

Language

EN

File Format

application/pdf

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