The purpose of this study is to develop an integrated culture and arts education program emphasized on aesthetic experiences for young children. To achieve this purpose, theoretical criteria was set after literature review and developed program was ap...
The purpose of this study is to develop an integrated culture and arts education program emphasized on aesthetic experiences for young children. To achieve this purpose, theoretical criteria was set after literature review and developed program was applied to young children in the kindergartens by 16 culture and arts instructors. While applying this program, early childhood experts and arts experts monitored the program and instructors and interviewed to culture and arts instructors and early childhood teachers. After reflecting the results of monitoring and interview, finally program was developed. The goal of this program is to encourage the artistic and aesthetic sensibility of the children. Content is an integrated aesthetic experience, which is meaningfully integrated with the aesthetic perception, expression, and appreciation, and integrated with genres of arts, through interacting with people, nature and objects actively. Method consists of six teaching-learning principles, teaching-learning procedure including five phases, four teaching strategies, and various materials. Evaluation consists of both children and teacher evaluation. Based on these focus directions of program, 36 integrated culture and arts activities related to nine topics were developed.