Why teach art?
You may already have ideas about this...or perhaps some doubts (in which case maybe there is something here to convince you). The following are excerpts from several sources. You may notice they might expand upon and add to the ten rationale in the Emphasis Art Chapter 1 reading. They are intended to provide you with some ways to explore, think about, and start to articulate your own reasons for why the arts are important.
Why teach art? Readings Reflection Paper
As you read the following excerpts on the benefits of arts education
1) Identify three reasons for teaching art that "ring true" for you. Summarize these (with source references) along with WHY YOU think they are important for children today.
2) Identify three barriers you see to providing a quality arts education. These may be systemic and/or based on your own personal experience or concerns.
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