Art can be used as a tool to teach other subjects.

1. INTEGRATION OF ART WITH OTHER
SUBJECTS
BY ROSE LIJENG MATHAHA

2. INTRODUCTION
I’ll start by saying that art can be used as a tool to teach other subjects, and it
can also be used as way to understand and appreciate other subjects. Let’s
look at integrating art with maths, science, social studies, home economics,
physical health education, life skills and English.

3. Integrating art and maths
• Integrating art and maths can be really beneficial. Art can be used to teach
concepts like geometry, measurement, and spatial relationships. For
example, students can create sculptures or drawings that demonstrate these
concepts. They can also be asked to find patterns in artworks or analyse
the use of symmetry in a painting.

4. INTEGRATING ART AND SCIENCE
• Art can be used to teach scientific concepts like observation, classification,
and experimentation. It can also be used to explore topics like the
properties of light and colour. For example, students can create a piece of
art that illustrates the spectrum of visible light, or they can use art to
explore the effects of light on colour and shape.

5. INTEGRATING ART AND SOCIAL STUDIES
• Art can be used to explore history, culture, and current events. It can also
be used to teach about diversity and inclusion. For example, students can
learn about historical event by creating art based on primary source
documents, or they can create arts that can reflects the experiences of
different cultures.

6. INTEGRATING ART AND HOME ECONOMICS
• In home economics, students learn skills like cooking, sewing, and
household management. Art can be used illustrate and reinforce these
skills. For example, students could create a recipe book that includes both
the recipe and a piece of art that shows the steps for making the dish.
They could also create a piece of art that illustrates the layout of a home,
or that shows how to organize a kitchen.

7. INTEGRATING ART WITH PHYSICAL EDUCATION
• Art can be used to teach concepts like balance, coordination, and
teamwork. Students could create art work that shows different muscles
used in a particular sport, or they could create a piece of art that shows a
team working together.

8. INTEGRATING ART AND LIFE SKILLS
• Art can be used to teach life skills like budgeting, meal planning, and
personal finance. For example, students could create an art work that
shows a budget for a family, or they could design a meal plan using
healthy food choices. They could even create a piece of art that shows how
to calculate a personal budget.

9. INTEGRATING ART WITH ENGLISH
• Its important to understand that art is a visual medium, and it can be used to teach
English by appealing to the senses. For example, art can help students visualize and
understand the meaning of a poem or a story. It can also help them appreciate the beauty
of language. Art can be used to teach grammar. It can be used to illustrate the rules of
grammar in a visual and intuitive way. For example, an artist might create a piece of art
that shows the difference between active and passive voice. Also, it can be used to
demonstrate how punctuation affects the meaning of a sentence. Art can be used to
teach writing skills. Writing is a complex process that involves planning, drafting,
revising, and editing. Art can definitely be used to teach stories in a book. One way to
do this is by having students create illustrations to go along with the text.

10. INTEGRATING ART WITH ENGLISH
• This helps students visualize the story and engage with the characters and
setting in a more concrete way. It can also help them understand plot and
make connections between the text and illustrations.

11. CONCLUSION
• According to me, I think that the integration of art with other subjects can
be a powerful tool for learning. It can make abstract concepts more
concrete and help students to retain information more effectively.
Additionally, art can make learning more engaging and enjoyable, which
can lead to better overall outcomes.
• In my opinion, art is also a great way to encourage creativity and critical
thinking. It can help students see things from different perspectives and to
think outside the box.

12. REFFERENCES
• This information was derived from: Art and Crafts Module of year
1,Deploma in Education (Primary), NTTC Maseru Lesotho, pg. 123,129-
131