Sunday, January 28, 2007
Don't Underestimate Success in the Arts
The most interesting thing I found about "Three R's are essential" reading was that the author, Elliot Eisner, believed that good test scores do not show the depth of an education. In my opinion, acts such as No Child Left Behind should be focused on more creative endeavors because creativity is one of the major points that expand a society. Eisner said that one of the many advantages that arts creates is a sense of flexibility which could also advance more practical pursuits such as business. Even though the core subjects are pushed in high schools, music and art need to become stronger because of the strong communication they promote. Many times design or art can show something that words cannot. I agree with Eisner's article because I have grown up with a strong art backround and believe that it has helped me take on problems in a different way. In math and science, there is one answer which I found to be satifying but unrealistic. Life is about choices and paths, not perfect, correct answers.
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kjs, I agree that a strong background in the arts and humanities should be stressed as much as the sciences. What types of testing could a school enforce, however, when 'grading' such a subjective subject matter? would student be graded ideally, or would this area of their studies be a "free zone" for expression? if so, don't you think that many (as many do in architecture and fine art schools) would abuse this pirvilege of an arts department by 'slacking off'?
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