CBSE to integrate arts with teaching and learning
- 16 April, 2019
In a bid to promote active and experiential learning along with the aim to inculcate an appreciation of the vast variety of the Indian art forms beginning the new academic session, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has decided to integrate art with teaching and learning process for all academic subjects from classes 1 to 12. For the upcoming academic session, arts education will be taught as a compulsory subject for the classes. CBSE has requested the schools to provide facilities for the same. The board has also asked each school to compulsorily reserve a minimum of 2 periods a week for each class in arts education.
According to a statement, CBSE has recommended the addition of four more subjects such as music, dance and visual arts for students in the upper primary sections, while classes 6 to 8 should be introduced to culinary art where they learn about nutritious food, agricultural practices, etc.
"One universally accepted manner of making learning joyful and innovative is art integrated learning. Aesthetic sensibility and experience are the prime sites of the growing child's creativity. Art Integrated learning makes classroom transactions joyful and creative and also promotes the appreciation of our rich art and cultural heritage," the statement said.
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