Some say that music, art
and drama are as important as other school subjects, especially at the primary
level. Do you agree or disagree?
Answer
It is argued that the arts are just as
valid as the other subjects, especially for primary school children. This essay
agrees with that statement and will first discuss how some students flourish
when studying music, art or drama and then talk about how maths and science are
not crucial at primary level.
Not everyone has a talent for
mathematics, physics or languages and many students only do their best work
when they can be creative. In fact, many pupils simply cannot focus on
traditional subjects unless they are expressing themselves creatively through
painting, song or dance. Take Gillian Lynne for example, who at a young age was
told she had a learning difficulty, but in fact could not learn without moving.
Gillian went on to become a world class choreographer, but would have never been a success without the encouragement of her dance teacher.
Other would disagree with this view
and say that art stops young children from spending enough time on the more
‘serious’ subjects and passing important exams. However, until children get to
high school, it is more important for them to have a good relationship and
attitude towards education than passing tests. For instance, in Finland primary
school children do no tests at all and this has been shown to be one of the
leading factors in them having the best education system in the world.
In conclusion, painting, dance and
acting should be given equal status in the primary classroom because they allow
artistic children to learn more effectively and it is unwise to put pressure on
children to pass maths and science exams at such a young age.
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