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Arts on way to school
curriculum
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Plan panel wants children to
experience freedom while learning and communicating
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After decades of dominance of
maths and science in schools, arts are back in action. Realising the
importance of visual and performing arts in the developmental years of a
child, the planning commission has proposed the inclusion of arts in school
curriculum in its 12th plan (2012-17) draft.
Arts — performing, literary or fine — not only help children think, visualise
and communicate, but also creates interest among them to learn new things.
Arts are a powerful tool in the teaching-learning process. It enables
children to express their ideas, emotions and thoughts freely.
Explaining the benefits of arts, the planning commission’s draft says
children experience a sense of freedom while learning if they get an
opportunity to explore and also communicate. Art also has a cognitive
component. To inculcate all these abilities in school-going children, the
planning commission recommends visual and performing arts in school
curriculum across all boards.
The planning commission wants school boards to work with the National School
of Drama and National Centre of Performing Arts to formulate the syllabus and
also look after its implementation.
Anjana Prakash, principal of Hansraj Morarji Public School and Junior
College, Andheri, welcomes the move. She said, “A few schools organise
sporting events, skit performance and dance competitions. But there is no
policy which makes it compulsory for all schools to include arts in their
syllabus. Such courses will change the way of learning in schools.”
Manjul Bhardwaj, founder of Theatre of Relevance, said, “This would help the
younger generation understand India’s art and cultural diversity. Besides, it
will enhance confidence and communication skills.” Theatre of Relevance has
been working with schools and colleges across Maharashtra for the last 20
years.
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Kanchan Srivastava DNA Feb
04, 2013
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