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Teachers can also encourage a positive attitude towards the arts by helping students learn about careers in various areas of the arts industry. By studying art in a variety of forms, learning about artists within and outside the community, and participating in a variety
of artistic activities, students will become better informed about the possibilities for active participation in the arts later in life.
Students’ attitudes towards the arts can have a significant effect on their achievement
of the curriculum expectations. Teaching methods and learning activities that encourage students to recognize the value and relevance of what they are learning will go a long way towards motivating students to work and to learn effectively.
