Some educationalists argue that non-exam, arts-based subjects, such as music, drama, art and craft, should be compulsory in the secondary-school curriculum. They believe that activities such as these can improve overall academic performance. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Some pedagogues believe that non-exam, arts-based subjects, for instance music, drama, art and craft, ought to be compulsory in the secondary-school curriculum. They suspect that these activities can improve overall academic abilities. I partly agree because art culture can develop one’s way of thinking, arts-based subjects can widen one’s outlook. On the one hand these […]