Recently, in some schools, subjects like Physical Education, Music or Art are sometimes altered by lectures to prepare for students’ examinations. From my point of view, I agree that extra classes for examination subjects are good, but the art-related subjects and Physical Education are essential and should not be replaced.
On the one hand, there are many reasons why I accept the view that delivering extra classes for main subjects is good. The first one is that this can help students improve their scores in exams. This means that they may have more time to learn and review knowledge and skills before doing assignments or taking tests. Another reason is that learners may have more opportunities to deeply understand the lectures. In more detail, if they do not understand all the knowledge or miss some parts of the lectures, they can ask their teachers to explain and clarify. Thus, students can be confident with their knowledge to take the examinations.
Despite aforementioned arguments, I strongly support the view that subjects related to art, music or physical education are of paramount importance for students in all school levels and should not be altered. First and foremost, these classes can make students reduce their stress and pressure after the main subjects lessons. In fact, going outside, singing a song or painting some pictures can help students recharge and boost their energy for the next stressful lessons. Secondly, art-related or PE classes can develop children’s mental and physical health. In fact, singing or painting can water the souls of children, fostering their patience and dreams. Simultaneously, engaging in PE lessons is an effective way to practice and exercise. As a result, students are physically and mentally healthy, ready for difficulties and challenges.
To sum up, the idea that the sacrifice of some art and PE classes for examination subjects classes seems practical to some extent. Nevertheless, it is my firm conviction that subjects such as art, music and physical education are vital for students’ long-term health and emotion development.