Past Research

Compton, K. R. (2015). An Investigation of the Effectiveness of Cooperative Learning as a Rehearsal Technique for Improving High School Band Performance.  Theses and Dissertations--Music. Paper 38. http://uknowledge.uky.edu/music_etds/38

Compton, K. R. (2008).  Preference of African Music Selections for Education: A Comparison of Traditional, Popular, 
     and Crossover Selections. Unpublished manuscript.

Compton, K. R. (2009). The Effect of a Graphic Organizer on Rhythm Writing Accuracy: A Case Study.  Unpublished 
     manuscript.

Compton, K. R. (2009).  Elementary Education Majors’ Intentions of Integrating Music into their Classrooms. 
     Unpublished manuscript.

Compton, K. R. (2010).  Assessing Musical and Pedagogical Competence through Portfolios in a Music Methods Course.  Unpublished manuscript.

Compton, K. R. (2010).  The Effect of Two Strategies on an Individual Student’s Practice Time.  Unpublished manuscript.

Compton, K. R. (2011).  The Effect of a Reflective Cycle on Elementary Education Majors' Written Reflections on Music Teaching.  Unpublished manuscript.

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Current Research

I am currently working on a project with a colleague on correlations between preference and emotion in music.  I am also in the process of determining my dissertation topic and creating my proposal.