Simply put, integrating the arts (visual art, music, dance, or drama) will meet the expectations of the Common Core because it is meant to build leaders instead of followers. Integration requires much engagement from the teacher and the student. More importantly it requires research, collaboration, and alignment from the teacher. Although Arts Integration is effective, it is also overlooked. Many teachers feel that they are not capable of this integration because of their lack of artistic abilities. However, there are a few strategies that can be used for first time users. "Mirroring" can be used for students to share their understanding of movement, concentration, and problem-solving skills. "Stepping into the Painting" is used for students to create stories by combining their interpretations of a painting. Lastly, "Call and Response" is a music technique that involves building composition skills and fluency. It can even be used for reading and math concepts.
I have a strong background in music, cheer, and dance. Therefore, I agree with the idea of integrating arts. The arts will provide students life skills, show them how to be a team player, and to show appreciation for hard work. I especially feel that music can brighten anyone's day. Children love to move around and make sounds with their body parts and/or other objects. MUS 361 showed me how to incorporate reading with music. That class required plenty of engagement (that is indeed a requirement of Arts Integration). Music can also be applied to many other subjects, but actually collaborating, researching, and aligning those Common Core applications really is the hard part. I'm not saying that it is the hardest thing in the world, but once the hard part is over, the benefits will be worth wild for both the student and teacher.
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