Arts Integration in Singapore's Preschool | Research

Running head: ARTS INTEGRATION IN SINGAPORE’S PRESCHOOL
ARTS INTEGRATION IN SINGAPORE’S PRESCHOOL
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ARTS INTEGRATION IN SINGAPORE’S PRESCHOOL1
General Aims and Research Objectives.
Aims.
The primary aim of this research is to examine and evaluate the importance and relevance
of incorporating arts in children’s learning and developmnt in the preschool setting of Singapore.
There exists a wide variety of art forms in educational domains. From painting and sculpting to
music, theatre, dance and other performance based activities, arts account for a significant
portion of curriculum areas for the holistic enrichment of the students. In a preschool setting,
exposure to arts can not only help engage the children, but can also facilitate development of an
interest which can be useful for potential future professional development. The current research
aims to highlight the benefits and advantages of incorporating arts in the preschool setting,
focusing specifically on Singapore’s educational domain.
Research Objectives.
The rationale behind undertaking this study is to present an evidence backed argument
that the incorporation of arts in Singapore’s preschool education has two – fold benefits. First, it
is beneficial for the children who get the opportunity to explore and engage in various art forms
which promote their cognitive, intellectual and creative skills. Second, it is positively helpful for
the teachers and curriculum developers, as they receive valuable information regarding the types
of art forms that can be implemented within the curriculum, as well as the various arts that are
received well by the children in the class. Therefore, there are two primary objectives of this
research, to facilitate the promotion of arts in the preschool curriculum of Singapore. By
identifying and highlighting the positive impacts of arts on children; and to present a research