Why We Teach Art
In these complex
and rapidly changing times, the arts are critical to a complete
education for all children. Incorporating arts education
into our schools is an essential factor in addressing learning
styles today. The benefits for our children include better
problem-solving skills, critical-thinking skills, and a cooperative
learning environment. 
- Art
provides the
perfect link to all other courses of study.
- Art also
stands alone
as a critical component in education which provides lessons that cannot
be taught in any other classroom.
- The arts
are much more than
just “extra” activities for kids. Participation in the arts opens
up children’s minds and offers them the skills they need for a bright
future.
- Art
activities provide a studio experience for students,
giving them occasion to express thoughts and ideas.
- Art
provides the
opportunity to organize, plan, problem-solve, reason, create and
explore.
- The
development of technical skills through
the use of multiple materials and tools is a life-long benefit.
- The process
of artmaking becomes an added
asset that develops conceptual problem solving and self-expression.
Enhancing the opportunity for developing student creativity in
acquiring aesthetic judgment occurs in artroom environments.
Art broadens the understanding of cultures from all over the
world. This expands the knowledge of civilizations past and
present and helps develop an appreciation of skills and talents
brought to our communities from all corners of the world. |
