The Importance of Arts Education

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The Importance of Arts Education

Research indicates that students become more responsible for their own learning, and critical thinking skills are promoted, when quality arts education programs are included in the curriculum.

  1. Types

    • Arts education includes the visual and performing arts. Visual arts involve creation of art objects, such as paintings and sculpture. Performing arts involve presentations, such as dancing or acting.

    Significance

    • According to the results of a Harris Poll published by Americans for the Arts, 93% of Americans surveyed feel that the arts are important enough to be taught. (See References 1)

    Considerations

    • Quality arts programs are those that meet academic standards including art history, criticism, aesthetics, production or performance and interdisciplinary connections. (See References 4)

    Effects

    • Ohio Arts Education Research reports that improvements in arts learning, instructional delivery and the overall school environment was seen when the arts were placed on equal footing with other subjects. (See References 2)

    Benefits

    • According to Teacher News, "Critical thinking skills learned in art seem to transfer to other content areas, thus impacting learning across the curriculum." (See References 3)

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