The paper discussed the arts as the bedrock of early childhood education. It looked at the concept of arts in early childhood education. It also discussed visual and performing arts as two forms of arts appropriate for early childhood education according to Laishram, 2007. It went further to discuss some importance of the arts in early childhood education. It again discussed the non-exhaustive problems associated with arts in early childhood education. Finally, the paper presented effective ways to remedy the problems associated with the arts in early childhood education.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Concept of Arts in Early Childhood Education
- Forms of Arts Appropriate for Children
- Visual Arts
- Performing Arts
- Importance of Arts in Early Childhood Education
- Problems Associated with Arts in Early Childhood Education in Ghana
- Effective Ways to Remedy the Problems Associated with the Arts in Early Childhood Education
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper examines the role of arts in early childhood education, highlighting its importance for holistic child development. It explores key concepts, forms of arts appropriate for children, and the benefits of arts integration in early childhood settings. The paper also addresses challenges faced by arts education in Ghana, particularly the underestimation of its value and the lack of proper resources and training for teachers. It proposes effective solutions to overcome these obstacles and ensure that all children have access to a quality arts education.
- The importance of arts in early childhood development
- Forms of arts appropriate for young children
- Benefits of arts education for children
- Challenges faced by arts education in Ghana
- Strategies for improving arts education in early childhood settings
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The introduction defines early childhood and highlights the significance of this developmental stage. It emphasizes the role of arts in early childhood education and the need for a deeper understanding of its implications.
The chapter on the concept of arts in early childhood education provides various definitions of "the arts," showcasing a diverse range of artistic expressions. It connects the concept to Friedrich Froebel's ideas on kindergarten and the value of art in promoting overall child development.
The chapter on forms of arts appropriate for children delves into two primary categories: visual arts and performing arts. It explains how these forms of art provide opportunities for children to express themselves creatively and explore their imaginations.
The chapter on the importance of arts in early childhood education outlines several key benefits of arts integration. These benefits include enhanced motor skills, improved numeracy abilities, accelerated brain development, stress reduction, boosted self-esteem, fostered creativity, and increased confidence.
The chapter on problems associated with arts in early childhood education in Ghana examines various challenges. These challenges include the undervaluation of arts by curriculum planners and society, inadequate teacher training and resources, difficulties in measuring learning outcomes in the arts, and the misconception that artistic talent is limited to certain individuals.
The chapter on effective ways to remedy these problems proposes a range of solutions. These solutions include public sensitization about the value of arts education, comprehensive teacher training programs, provision of developmentally appropriate resources, assessment strategies that consider both process and product outcomes, and the belief that every child possesses artistic potential.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
Early childhood education, arts education, visual arts, performing arts, child development, motor skills, numeracy, creativity, innovation, challenges, solutions, Ghana, curriculum, teacher training, resources, assessment.
- Quote paper
- Seth Badu (Author), 2020, Arts as the bedrock of early childhood education. Problems Associated with Early-Childhood Education in Ghana and the Way Forward, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/935183
