Students always tend to thrive in subjects they show talent for or are passionate about. It is always an inspiring sight to see children take pride in their work, whether it be from a test one had passed with flying colors, or performing on a large stage in front of a whole community. However, as education becomes more strict on the courses that are supposedly needed for their future, those in power tend to forget what the children/students find most significant to their lives. Furthermore, it has become more and more evident that schools are cutting the Arts programs from their schools, which could have devastating effects on students’ attitude and academic performance in school. Even though many schools encourage creative thinking, they are
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If every school were to at least have one art class or a band to march in as well as a willing advisor/director, the attendance rates would rise and the mental attitude of the students would, as whole, be more bearable. Not only would the morality of the school atmosphere be better, but the students’ grades would also improve (Rebaudengo, 2014). When speaking of better grades and attitudes, one may also feel the need to include having better life skills. When a student picks up a club or a project to be a part of, they are allowing themselves to gain knowledge by choice. “That which interests us most is naturally the progress made by the individual child” is a quote that shows that the hunger for knowledge is natural but it cannot be forced upon someone (Dewey, 1899). By forcing students into rooms where they must learn something they find no interest in, it is hard to teach them the material. Students in these situations try to find easy ways out of those classes and tend to be more disruptive to others. Those who are willing to learn are going to be more attentive to what the instructor may have to say. Keeping this in mind, it is easy to see why children who are exposed to instruments, drama, or art show more enthusiasm when it come to trying new activities and ideas. Keeping busy also promotes a healthy lifestyle, which is a great reward in the long
If every school were to at least have one art class or a band to march in as well as a willing advisor/director, the attendance rates would rise and the mental attitude of the students would, as whole, be more bearable. Not only would the morality of the school atmosphere be better, but the students’ grades would also improve (Rebaudengo, 2014). When speaking of better grades and attitudes, one may also feel the need to include having better life skills. When a student picks up a club or a project to be a part of, they are allowing themselves to gain knowledge by choice. “That which interests us most is naturally the progress made by the individual child” is a quote that shows that the hunger for knowledge is natural but it cannot be forced upon someone (Dewey, 1899). By forcing students into rooms where they must learn something they find no interest in, it is hard to teach them the material. Students in these situations try to find easy ways out of those classes and tend to be more disruptive to others. Those who are willing to learn are going to be more attentive to what the instructor may have to say. Keeping this in mind, it is easy to see why children who are exposed to instruments, drama, or art show more enthusiasm when it come to trying new activities and ideas. Keeping busy also promotes a healthy lifestyle, which is a great reward in the long