A study has found the arts and music provide ways for students from diverse backgrounds to succeed in the Australian school system and unite with fellow classmates.
Yadavi Jeyakumar says the arts and music were a large part of her life from a young age.
“They are really nice memories because I met a lot of my school friends there. It was like a common interest of ours,” she told SBS News. “They draw from a range of learning styles such as fostering creativity, imagination, and emotional responsivity.”The study, published in the International Journal for Music Education, explores the perceptions, experiences and practices of teachers directly or indirectly involved with the music education program in three Australian schools.
The study follows the federal government's announcement earlier in the year that university costs for some future arts and humanities courses will be raised by 113 per cent. Her music and arts programs provide students from various cultural backgrounds with a safe outlet to explore their identity.
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