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educators of art in
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Affirm and respect individual creativity as an expression and
gift from God
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Uplift art and visual literacy as an important part of the
school’s education and learning process
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Acknowledge the importance of understanding the contributions of
previous civilizations with their diverse cultures.
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Cultivate an awareness of the richness of cultural diversity
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Minimize competition
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Teach that process is as important as product
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Teach that art skill is a discipline and is acquired by practice
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Believe that art education
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Is for everyone regardless of social or economic situation
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Enhances the understanding of Christianity and spirituality
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Is a unifying activity and is used throughout the curriculum
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Encourages creativity
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Promotes self- esteem
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Aides in the development of critical thinking skills
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Stimulates students to grace the world with their own
compositions and expression as forms of communication