INTEGRATION OF ARTS IN TEACHING

KIM CARLO M. TRINIDAD

2ne of the features of the . curriculum is the inteJration of the Yarious learninJ areas into one another ,nteJration becomes the main approach to orJani]e new concepts and skills across content areas 7he application of inteJrated curriculum achieYes hiJher learninJ e[pectations for learners

7he . curriculum deYelops the four &s in education 7hese are critical thinkinJ, collaboration, communication, and creatiYity 2ne of which is creatiYity, this area enhances learners to act on and share their thouJhts well in each concept throuJh art actiYities 7his actiYity JiYes them the chance to open and broadens their minds into somethinJ new

,n elementary leYels, inteJration builds stronJ acTuisition of learninJ competencies and skills ,t proYides learninJ opportunities for students to demonstrate their knowledJe and skills across multiple subMects

)or instance, the topics learned in 6cience, 0athematics and 0usic may inteJrate to show related content throuJh art actiYities &hildren nowadays really loYe art because it JiYes them chances to e[press their feelinJs and emotions $rts JiYes the students to take pride in their work which deYelops self confidence and leads into current ideas )urthermore, art processes one¶s emotions and under stands the surroundinJs

,nteJrated learninJ throuJh art stimulates the mind and heart of eYery learner to create Jood and well artwork ,t deYelops psychomotor, social, and lanJuaJe skills ,t also enhances one¶s imaJination, creatiYity, and inYentiYeness

%y enJaJinJ the children in art actiYities, they can practice a Yariety of skills and proJress in all areas of deYelopment 7hrouJh art, one can see life from different perspectiYes $rt preserYes the culture and tradition of the community

$rt education JiYes a person the ability to e[press himself 7his subMect makes the children widen their minds and e[plore the thinJs in the world ,t is essential that art really benefits one¶s aesthetic e[periences in life 7hrouJh drawinJ, one can soothe and rela[ one¶s mind to the problems encountered daily ,t also focuses throuJh eye hand coordination that enriches thinkinJ skills as well

,ndeed, there is a need to strenJthen the art education in school to improYe academic performances and the holistic deYelopment of a child in classroom instructions 7he loYe and appreciation of art JiYes us entertainment, educates, and uplifts our liYes to haYe power in a positiYe way

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7he author is 7eacher , of 7elacsan (lementary 6chool, 0acabebe (ast 'istrict