A quality education is a critical factor for each and every individual who aspires to live a prosperous life here on earth. Over the course of life, the modes and standards of education are either modified or altered into the different form of learning materials to cater the specific needs of the modern world and people living in this era. However, there is a possibility that educators may have the disagreement on the methods of teaching children to read and write or learn history, science or math
orchestra, full orchestra, concert band, pep band, and marching band, most of my summers throughout high school and a bit of every school day were taken up by music. I also met some of the best people I’ve ever known through my participation in the arts. It gave me a place to use my talents to become part of something greater than myself. This is the case for many others I know, which is why cutting out the music program from school is a scary proposition that could have negative side effects. For
I conducted this project based on the multicultural education and counseling through the arts program also known as MECA. A community program that is currently “Creating a brighter future for Houston since 1977” (“Homepage-MECA”, 2015). MECA is a community-based non-profit organization committed to the healthy development of underserved youth and adults through arts and cultural programming, academic excellence, support services, and community building (“Homepage-MECA”, 2015). MECA serves thousands
Secretary of Education, claims “The arts are an essential element of education . . . music, dance, painting . . . are all keys that unlock profound human understanding and accomplishment” (ilmea.org, 2016, para 11). The arts are a crucial component to the success of students overall experience in the academic setting. Students exposed in the arts throughout their educational experience endure more benefits then those who go throughout school with no exposure to them. Schools must require creative art programs
Educational Longitudinal Survey (NELS:88), a data base of the U.S. Department of Education that tracks student responses to survey questions over time. Previous targeted research performed by James Catterall (2009) will be used as a preliminary focus for this study as well as other studies and national surveys that are accessible for public review. Programs
The arts programs offered in schools for pre-K to 12th grade students is a vital part of their overall education. As educators and representatives for our young individuals, it is our job to ensure that these children not only receive the best education they can, but that they are emotionally, physically, and spiritually growing and flourishing as well. A child can only become a well-rounded individual and student if they receive a well-rounded and forward-thinking education. Furthermore, with some
believe that the arts, specifically music programs, hold no beneficial value to students other than for an extracurricular activity. Others believe that having these programs within our schools, only takes away from instructional time. However, research has shown that music education, and exposure to music in general, provides great benefits and values to the adolescents that are involved in said programs (“Music Matters”). Participation in music programs promotes the advancement of academic scores and
and music art based programs, making them a continued part of the school curricula because such programs facilitate the learning process for all students and should never be eliminated. Also, art based programs provides a well-rounded education and levels the playing field for at risk youths that are socioeconomic disadvantaged. Reports conducted points to improvement in mathematics, science, and language that requiring complex cognitive and creative capacities that are related to fine art education
school without having to sing in choir, take an art class or play a musical instrument. Without all of those programs, life might be very dull and boring. It is the arts that gives all of our lives meaning and adds creativity to every single day. However, people usually do not stop to think about the impact that it has on our own self. In fact, the arts in schools may be one of the most beneficial aspects towards our own education. Then, whey are the arts always the first to get their programs cut? It
Arts in Public Schools All around the United States, art programs are being cut out of the budget in public schools. The arts include dance, band, chorus, theatre, film, drawing, painting, photography and literary arts. Some school board members feel these art programs are not necessary and do not benefit the students in any way. Elementary, middle, and high school students are forced to quit their passion and feel that their talents are not supported by their schools. Although many are not aware