FOSTERING CREATIVITY IN PRIMARY SCHOOL LEARNERS THROUGH ART-INTEGRATED EDUCATION
Keywords:
Creativity, art-integrated education, primary school, student engagement, imagination, cross-curricular learning, visual arts.Abstract
This article explores the role of art-integrated education in fostering creativity among primary school students. In today’s rapidly changing world, creativity is considered a core 21st-century skill alongside critical thinking and communication. The paper analyzes how visual arts, music, drama, and movement can be used across subjects to enhance student engagement, imagination, and emotional expression. It also presents evidence-based strategies for integrating the arts into everyday classroom practice and highlights the importance of a supportive learning environment that values individual ideas and creativity.
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