Arts and Literary Festivals For Secondary Schools. Appraisal and Effects on Students´ Creativity

Trabajo Universitario , 2021 , 45 Páginas , Calificación: 3.97

Pédagogie - Educación artística

This study seeks to appraise the relevance of Arts and Literary Festivals for Secondary Schools in the identification, breeding and enhancement of Creativity among students in Nigeria. The tools used for the research were questionnaire/interview which consists of some set of structured questions. Observation was also made to supplement the questionnaire. Random stratified sampling technique was employed in the selection of respondents used in this research. The subjects used in this research were the organizers, teachers and student-participants of Hadiza Ibrahim Aliyu Schools Festival (HIASFEST). A total of one hundred (100) responds constitute the population of the study. The data collected were subjected to a statistical analysis using mean, percentage and standard deviation formula. The findings revealed that Arts and Literary Festivals for Secondary Schools if utilized has capacity to become a breeding and growth ground for raw creative talents that would contribute immensely to the development stride of Nigeria. It was therefore recommended that Festivals like that should be supported by all and sundry.

Table of Contents

• CHAPTER ONE: Introduction
• 1.1 Background of the Study
• 1.2 Statement of Problem
• 1.3 Objectives of the Study
• 1.4 Research Questions
• 1.5 Significance of the Study
• 1.6 Limitations of the Study
• 1.7 Operational Definition of Basic Terms
• CHAPTER TWO: REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
• 2.1 Introduction
• 2.2 Conceptual Framework
• 2.2.1 Concept of Festivals
• 2.2.2 Concept of Arts Festival
• 2.2.3 The Concept of Literary Festival
• 2.2.4 Concept of Art& Literary Festival for Secondary Schools
• 2.3 Theoretical Review
• CHAPTER THREE: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
• 3.1 Introduction
• 3.2 Research Design
• 3.3 Population of the Study
• 3.4 Instrument for data collection
• CHAPTER FOUR: DATA PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION
• 4.1 Introduction
• 4.2 Personal Data
• 4.3 Research Questions Analysis
• 4.4 Summary of Findings
• 4.5 Discussion of Findings

Objectives and Key Themes

This study aims to evaluate the role of arts and literary festivals in secondary schools for identifying, developing, and enhancing creativity among students in Nigeria. The research uses questionnaires and interviews to gather data from organizers, teachers, and student participants of a specific festival, Hadiza Ibrahim Aliyu Schools Festival (HIASFEST). The data is analyzed using mean, percentage, and standard deviation formulas to assess the potential of such festivals as a breeding ground for artistic talent.

• The relevance of Arts and Literary Festivals in fostering creativity in Nigerian secondary schools
• The effectiveness of festivals in identifying and nurturing artistic talent among students
• The contribution of these festivals to the overall development of Nigerian students
• The potential of such festivals to foster a culture of creativity and innovation in educational settings
• The role of festivals in promoting cultural understanding and appreciation among students

Chapter Summaries

Chapter One introduces the study by providing background information on the role of creativity in education and the importance of arts and literary festivals in promoting it. The chapter also outlines the research problem, objectives, research questions, significance, limitations, and operational definitions of key terms. Chapter Two reviews relevant literature, exploring existing research on festivals, arts festivals, literary festivals, and their potential impact on secondary school students' creativity. It also examines theoretical frameworks relevant to the study.

Chapter Three outlines the methodology used in the study, including the research design, population, data collection instruments (questionnaires and interviews), and data analysis techniques. Chapter Four presents the findings of the research, including an analysis of the data collected from participants and a discussion of the key themes and trends identified in the data. This chapter provides insights into the potential of arts and literary festivals in fostering creativity among secondary school students.

Keywords

This study focuses on the following keywords: arts and literary festivals, secondary schools, creativity, artistic talent, cultural understanding, education, Nigeria, Hadiza Ibrahim Aliyu Schools Festival (HIASFEST), student development.

• Universidad: Ahmadu Bello University (Faculty of Education)
• Curso: English Education
• Calificación: 3.97
• Autor: Olumide Ojo Emmanuel (Autor)
• Año de publicación: 2021
• Páginas: 45
• No. de catálogo: V1010207
• ISBN (Ebook): 9783346403384
• ISBN (Libro): 9783346403391
• Idioma: Inglés
• Etiqueta: arts, literary, festivals, secondary, schools, appraisal, effects, students´, creativity