シンガポールの教育改革と初等学校図画工作新シラバス

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In Singapore, the new syllabus of art and crafts for primary schools was implemented in 2002. In the former syllabus, the art activities represented typical art areas, such as picture making, design, 3D activities, handicrafts and art appreciation, and in each grade, the general themes reflected Singapore's multi-racial/cultural society. However, such characteristics were not incorporated into the new syllabus. Instead, it is intended that students understand and create the value of art culture in the social context according to the three initiatives of educational reform, which are : national education, thinking skills and information technology. The revision of the syllabus of art and crafts, which was designed in this new stage on government principles of national integration and knowledge-based economy, can be regarded as still in trial.