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Respondent: 7944

Start time: 2024-11-16 02:25:32 -0800

Completion time: 2024-11-16 02:31:00 -0800

Email: anonymous

Name:

Language: English (United States)‎

Role: Teacher

Nationality: Indian

Grade level: Primary (Grades 1-5);

Curriculum: Indian (CBSE/ICSE)

Arts value: Agree

Schools support arts: Agree

Opportunities for arts: Agree

Arts skills useful: Neutral

Arts mandatory: I'm not sure

Mandatory grade groups:

Should be mandatory: No, it should be elective

Should be mandatory grades:

Other areas benefit: Extracurricular activities;

Topics in curriculum: Design and creative services;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: One big idea to improve arts and design education in K-12 private schools in Dubai would be to integrate a cross-cultural, project-based curriculum that blends local Emirati culture with global art and design practices. By creating projects that encourage students to explore and express their cultural heritage alongside contemporary design trends, students can develop a unique, globally-informed artistic voice. This approach could include partnerships with local museums, design studios, and international artists for workshops and mentorship, fostering creativity while promoting cultural exchange. The hands-on nature of project-based learning would also help students build practical skills in a collaborative, real-world context, preparing them for future careers in the creative industries.