According to King Vajiravudh or Rama VI, the three pillars that hold together the Thai society are - nation, religion and monarchy. Despite the technological, economical and scientific advancements, it is on the basis of its distinct cultural identity that the world recognizes Thailand. Hence, it is necessary to promote awareness of cultural heritage and pride of being a Thai among children and youth. The concept of art education in Thailand is concentrated on developing personal and creative instincts and styles among children. § 23 according to the National Education Act directs compulsory education till the age of nine years, who knows the history of houses, culture, traditions, art forms and sports of Thailand.
Art is a fundamental part of the curriculum in primary school classrooms. These three art forms are basic, visual arts, performing arts and music. The main goal of elementary art education in Thailand ismake children aware of the various art forms and their cultural heritage. It aims to educate children about the benefits of artistic forms of expression of the feelings of people of different cultures.
Many teachers believe that students from Asia, including Thailand have a passive interest in relation to the class. Teaching emphasizes on the description of an art form, instead of encouraging children to create their own. We therefore prefer to keep these childrensilent and hesitate to ask questions. The art curriculum aims at developing a passion within the child in appreciating an art form and utilizing it in the perspective of the real life. Developing a creative mind is vital for any art form. Through creativity, one can create his identity in the society. Teachers should try to imbibe this concept in the minds of children.
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