The Integration of Arts in the General Education Course of Higher Education
Ma. Czaline Joy Clemente | Marjeane Guisongan | Juliefer Fernando
Discipline: Education
Abstract:
In the higher education institutions, "arts integration" as a teaching method refers to the integration of artistic practices
and activities within general education courses. Arts integration is not only about teaching art as a subject, but rather,
this technique integrates creative teachings, activities, and experiences into the subject matter that all students,
regardless of their major, generally encounter. This research explores the impact and perceptions of students when it
comes to the integration of arts in the general education course of higher education. The researchers used a descriptivecorrelational research design that investigates the impact of integrating various art forms into the general education
course or non-artistic subjects to recognize its potential to develop the students' holistic well-being. It highlights how
arts may support more inclusive and engaging learning environments that embrace a diversity of intelligences and
learning styles. A purposive sampling technique was used in data gathering because the respondents were all the
teacher education students enrolled in Art Appreciation. In determining the significant difference in the perception of
the respondents based on their demographic profile, the statistical tool used was t-test. The findings of the study reveals
a high level of satisfaction with the teaching strategies employed in the Art Appreciation course, and the students have
a positive perception of the impact of arts integration in their learning domains. Therefore, teachers and curriculum
designers should include art-based instruction and assessments that allow students to freely express themselves while
ensuring its alignment with the subject matter. Policymakers in higher education should promote arts integration,
recognizing its role in enhancing student learning experiences, and overall academic performance.
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