Significance of Art-Integrated Learning in Teaching English Language

Abstract

In an era when educators and parents nationwide have been struggling with what appears to be out-of-date educational models, the NEP (2020) offered a plethora of innovative ideas. One such idea is the integration of key subjects and skills into the curriculum. The proposal states that in addition to language proficiency, students should also acquire a “sense of aesthetics and art.” Teacher educators are trained by the Centre for Cultural Resources and Training (CCRT) to integrate education and culture. Using his or her experience from a CCRT residential training program, the investigator-turned-teacher educator tried teaching English through the integration of art and culture. After a suitable theme was chosen, a lesson plan that combined culture and art was created to improve communication skills. After testing the developed material on teacher candidates, its applicability was determined. It is intended that this talk would make it easier for attendees to see how art can be incorporated into language instruction. This study assumes significance because the strategy, but not the road map, has been proposed in the NEP 2020 document. It should also be helpful to people who are creating multidisciplinary curricula.