The language of art has become the next literacy-or the fourth R. 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.
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I really like this quote and I completely agree with it because it shows just how strongly Ohler feels about art being in the school curriculum. If these children are not presented with art in schools, they will not know how to let their creative side out. If there is no creativity then cities and towns will look the same because architects are not going to WANT to make the buildings appear different. I feel like even though not everyone can be a famous artist, they should have the time and place to put anything they desire on a piece of paper and it be considered art to them.
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- Ohler, J. (2000, October). Art Becomes the Next R. Educational Leadership Magazine, 58, 16-19. Retrieved September 24, 2011, from https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vCKbHYY-gzXtLXnLak8i_hoV7TPAOfxNIamNrkWW3Pc/edit?pli=1#
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Bartolomei, K. (n.d.). Memorial Day Themed Sunday School Lessons for 4- & 5-Year-Olds | eHow.com. eHow | How to Videos, Articles & More - Trusted Advice for the Curious Life | eHow.com. Retrieved September 24, 2011, from http://www.ehow.com/info_11383701_memorial-day-themed-sunday-school-lessons-4-5yearolds.html
I agree, children do need art to express themselves and show off their imagination. Art really gets the creative juices flowing. With computers we can now basically design an entire city with realistic detail and show others what the world could look like.
ReplyDeleteThis is so true, art is such an important subject for children to learn how to use their creativity. Creativity is used in every career if you think about it. You need creativity to be a good teacher, architect, advertising agent, business ownership, fashion designer, ect. If children were never given the chance to use the creativity inside them then our world today would be completely different and boring. This is a great post!
ReplyDeleteI totally agree. So many schools are cutting back on funding for art programs and that is just a disgrace.
ReplyDeleteI totally agree with everything you say. Art is important for schools. It is very important in society.
ReplyDeleteI agree! Art is important in school for children to learn creativity. Schools should support art more than what they do!
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