The Role of Arts Education in Nigeria
Bojor Enamhe
- Vol. 3, Iss: 1
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In this paper, the authors explored the meaning of arts and education from different perspectives and highlighted the role of art in education with special reference to Nigeria, and made suggestions for developing art education in Nigeria.Abstract:
This paper explores the meaning of Arts and Education from different perspectives. After a careful exploration of the meaning of arts, the paper highlights the role of art in Education with special reference to Nigeria. Art empowers individuals with creative skills that widen the base of participation in the society, create jobs, self reliance, identity, communicates by creating, recording and transferring ideas. It builds and perpetuates social, religious, political and economic stability. On the basis of this, suggestions are offered for developing Art Education in Nigeria. Art Education is a basic and very important aspect of our Education and should not be treated otherwise. Art should be given premium like other subjects in the school curriculum. It should reflect a study of all ages, as this is vital in the development of individuals.read more
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