Promoting Arts in Education
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Music classes
Art classes
Drama classes
Electives
A-G courses
Should we have more electives?
Are art electives viewed differently?
Why are electives important?
Should schools only worry about A-G courses?
Standardized Testing
Graduation Requirements
Theatre gives opportunity
People like Shakespeare demonstrated importance of it
Music uses both sides of brain
Marching Band = exercise
Promotes creativity
Can help for specific jobs (architecture).
School
Middle School
High School
Primary School
Can display common interests with others
Foundation of skills and learning start
Demonstrates other kids of responsibility and organization skills
Can help prepare for future career
Gives school a sense of purpose other than completion.
Stress relief
Do A-G courses offer the same skill sets as the arts?
Art electives vs. other electives
Clubs vs. Electives
Studies about college students that took an arts class vs regular classes
College graduation requirements?
Interview Marching Band Director
Interview High School Student
Use Child Development Textbook
Would having an after school club instead of electives be better?
Opposing arguments for electives
Benefits to test scores
What would life be like without the arts?
What would we not have if it weren't for the arts?
What subjects do the arts cover? Ex: Marching Band can cover PE requirements/foreign language/ etc