Contents

I. Background (doc pdf)

II. The Aims of Arts Education (doc pdf)

1. Uphold the Human Right to Education and Cultural Participation

2. Develop Individual Capabilities

3. Improve the Quality of Education

4. Promote the Expression of Cultural Diversity

III. Concepts Related to Arts Education (doc pdf)

1. Arts Fields

2. Approaches to Arts Education

3. Dimensions of Arts Education

IV. Essential Strategies for Effective Arts Education (doc pdf)

1. Education of teachers and artists

2. Partnerships

V. Research on Arts Education, and Knowledge Sharing (doc pdf)

VI. Conclusion (doc pdf)

VII. Recommendations (doc pdf)

1. Recommendations for Educators, Parents, Artists, and Directors of Schools and Training Institutions

2. Recommendations for Government Ministries and Policy Makers

3. Recommendations for UNESCO and Other Intergovernmental and Non-governmental Organizations

Annex : case studies (doc pdf)