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Respondent:
1556
Start time:
2024-11-05 12:04:15 -0800
Completion time:
2024-11-05 12:13:48 -0800
Email:
anonymous
Name:
Language:
English (United States)
Role:
Teacher
Nationality:
British
Grade level:
Secondary (Grades 6-9);
Curriculum:
UK (British Curriculum)
Arts value:
Strongly agree
Schools support arts:
Strongly agree
Opportunities for arts:
Agree
Arts skills useful:
Strongly agree
Arts mandatory:
Yes, it is mandatory for some students (e.g., specific grades)
Mandatory grade groups:
Secondary (Grades 6-9);Primary (Grades 1-5);
Should be mandatory:
Yes, for all grade levels
Should be mandatory grades:
Other areas benefit:
Extracurricular activities;School events and exhibitions;Student projects;Community partnerships and collaboration;Elective classes;
Topics in curriculum:
Music;Drama/theater;Painting, drawing and sculpture;Digital arts;Photography;Audiovisual and interactive media;Design and creative services;Dance;Arts history;
Benefits:
Improve creativity and self-expression;Develop problem-solving and critical thinking skills;Enhance collaboration and teamwork;Provide technical skills relevant to future careers;Improve local and global cultural awareness and appreciation;
Open ended idea:
Cluster-wide collaborative projects that unite the arts—spanning fashion, design, architecture, fine art, and photography (to name a few) —offer students a comprehensive, real-world approach to design and innovation. Integrating business, enterprise, and STEM, these projects could enhance students' understanding of real-world design challenges, encouraging them to think critically, solve problems collaboratively, and develop skills in marketing, business strategy, and planning. Additionally, students could gain hands-on experience with essential life skills, such as budget management and sustainable design principles. Expanding competition opportunities across Dubai, similar to the UK's Young Fashion Designer of the Year Award, will further motivate and inspire creativity among students.