Abstract

Since broadening the aesthetic experience for young children is an element of early childhood education, aesthetic education is important at this stage. By reading and analyzing related studies, this article aims to give preschool teachers a better understanding of the importance and purpose of aesthetic education in early childhood so young children can receive the appropriate aesthetic education in Taiwan.

Highlights

  • Introduction“Taiwan, good beauty; aesthetic ability from youth, and aesthetic ability from lifelong learning.” The above mentioned introduction is the concept of the Ministry of Education’s “Aesthetic Education Mid-range Project: The 103 years to 107 years” in Taiwan (The Ministry of Education, 2013)

  • Since broadening the aesthetic experience for young children is an element of early childhood education, aesthetic education is important at this stage

  • Art education should be implemented from early childhood, so young children can form an appreciation of the “beauty” of the surrounding environment (Fan, 2014), to cultivate the aesthetic ability of children

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Introduction

“Taiwan, good beauty; aesthetic ability from youth, and aesthetic ability from lifelong learning.” The above mentioned introduction is the concept of the Ministry of Education’s “Aesthetic Education Mid-range Project: The 103 years to 107 years” in Taiwan (The Ministry of Education, 2013). At critical moments of interdisciplinary integration and cultural and creative industries leading the global economic development, through the various types and stages of aesthetic education to cultivate talented individuals with a talent for tasting knowledge, a happy, beautiful art society has been created. It plays a decisive role in the development of nations, and is a boost to national competitiveness (The Ministry of Education, 2013). The development of aesthetic experience for young children can be accomplished through aesthetic education (The Ministry of Education, 2017)

Exploring the Importance of Aesthetic Education for Young Children in Taiwan
Exploring the Purpose of Aesthetic Education for Young Children in Taiwan
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