"We need not linger any longer over whether art should have a permanent and central place in our school curriculum. It should, and we need to move quickly to prepare students to be literate in the world that they are inheriting and rapidly shaping. In the digital age, art skills are not just good for the soul, but they provide, in the words of Elliot Eisner (1988), "access to cultural capital," and ultimately, access to employment."
Response:
This question should have not been a question to discuss. Art is a very important part of the school curriculum. Art is a way for students to express themselves. With not having art in the school curriculum it could cause the students to never know if they would like to major in the arts. Some people don’t realize that drawing is not the only form of art. There are many different kinds like music, dancing, theater, and etc. Many jobs use art in the workplace. This could cause students not to be ready for certain employment because they never learned art in school. Art is important for everyone to know. Maybe it isn’t just drawing to be important, but the creativity part of art is really important.
Reference:
Ohler, Jason . "Art Becomes the Next R." Educational Leadership Magazine Sep. 2011: 16-19. Google Docs. Web. 21 Sept. 2011.
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Sarah I completely agree with you! Art is such an important part of the school curriculum now. So many jobs are hard to come by without having creativity now!
ReplyDeleteI completely agree sarah! Art is an important an our lives. It is not only a way of expressing our selves but it also helps our children learn. It needs to stay at our schools.Great Job!
ReplyDeleteArt should definitely be apart of the school stystems, and not just the drawing part either. Like you said there are many aspects of art that aren't getting taught that need to be taugt on a regular basis. Good post!
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