The pedagogic significance of the aesthetic dimension in the education of black children

• Main Author: Gcabashe, Nomndeni Hayethah
• Other Authors: Cemane, K.B.
• Format: Others
• Language: en
• Published: 2011
• Subjects: Education > South Africa.
• Online Access: http://hdl.handle.net/10530/750

Submitted in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of MASTER OF EDUCATION in the Department of Philosophy of Education of the University of Zululand, 1995. === The aim of this study is to describe different works of art in order to establish the educational objectives for each type of art as a school subject. An introductory theoretical background of works of art is provided with specific reference to traditional, semiotic and marketing values of art articles. The form and meaning of township art are examined closely. In the discussion of performing arts attention is given to drama, traditional music and dance as interrelated aspects of art. Attention was also given to works of art in KwaZulu-Natal schools (DEC schools}. Certain aesthetic objectives in education are highlighted. The educational objectives of graphic art, music, sports, dance, games, poetry, script-writing, drama, claywork, embroidery and sewing are scrutinised. For the purpose of the empirical investigation a self-structured questionnaire was used. The questionnaire was completed by 200 randomly-selected teachers. An analysis was done of the questionnaires and the data obtained processed and interpreted by means of descriptive statistics. In conclusion the findings emanating from the literature study and descriptive statistics are presented. Based on these findings the following recommendations are made: • Urgent attention must be given to the content of the art curriculum in schools. institutions for teacher training should incorporate suitable art courses. Both co-ordination between art teachers and the continuity in the teaching of art subjects should get priority attention.