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Respondent: 5893

Start time: 2024-11-13 01:51:12 -0800

Completion time: 2024-11-13 01:55:15 -0800

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Name:

Language: English (United States)‎

Role: Parent

Nationality: Sudan

Grade level: Secondary (Grades 6-9);

Curriculum: American

Arts value: Strongly disagree

Schools support arts: Disagree

Opportunities for arts: Neutral

Arts skills useful: Neutral

Arts mandatory: No, it is optional

Mandatory grade groups:

Should be mandatory: Yes, but only for certain grade levels

Should be mandatory grades: Secondary (Grades 6-9);

Other areas benefit: Core subjects (e.g., math, science, language);Student projects;Community partnerships and collaboration;

Topics in curriculum: Dance;Digital arts;Audiovisual and interactive media;

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: Establishing a “Design Innovation Lab” in Dubai’s K-12 private schools could transform arts and design education by providing students with a hands-on, interdisciplinary space to explore creativity through technology, such as 3D printing and digital design tools. By hosting workshops with local artists and engaging students in real-world design challenges—like creating sustainable city concepts or fashion from eco-friendly materials—the lab would connect learning to Dubai’s innovative spirit and prepare students with practical skills and portfolios for future careers in art and design.