CBSE To Revive The Art Of Learning, Through Learning Of Arts; Big Boost For Music, Dance And Creative Education

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) plans to introduce Art-Integrated learning methods in affiliated schools, reports NDTV.

In a bid to achieve the learning outcomes as listed by NCERT, there was a need to align the learning methods and assessment process, and the board has already introduced change in assessment and evaluation process.

Art-Integrated learning is reportedly another step towards achieving targets set by NCERT for realising better learning outcomes.

CBSE, in its circular, cited the NCF 2005 recommendations of integrating Arts with the curriculum.

"Arts as a subject at all stages covers all four major spheres, i.e. music, dance, visual arts and theatre...We must bring the Arts squarely into the domain of the curricular, infusing them in all areas of learning while giving them an identity of their own at relevant stages [...] The importance of India's heritage crafts, both in terms of their economic and aesthetic values, should be recognised as being relevant to school education." NDTV quoted the circular as saying.

The board further says, "Art Integrated learning is a strong contender for experiential learning, as it enables the student to derive meaning and understanding, directly from the learning experience."

Other objectives that Art-integrated learning is expected to achieve are the development of skills such as communication, reflection and inquiry, appreciation for aesthetics and creativity. It will also enable students to identify 'multi-disciplinary links between subjects, topics, and real life.

CBSE, in its circular, has said a two-pronged approach will be adopted to implement Art-Integrated Learning.

"Art education will continue to be an integral part of the curriculum at the secondary level, as a co-scholastic area. The schools may also promote and offer Visual and Performing Arts based subjects at the Secondary and Senior Secondary levels."