The effect of artistry activities on the cognitive development among kids from 4-9 years old in grades kg1- third grade at public schools in Amman 2013/ 2014

Abstract

Nieveen AbuZaid

This study aimed to identify importance of the art activities and its impact on performance of students’ abilities and achievements, particularly among students in age group of 4-9 years, which covers KG1 - third grades at public and private schools in Jordanian capital, Amman. The objectives of the study were achieved through selection the study sample intentionally. The study results revealed importance of various art activities in support of the child growth and development , their skills and abilities based on teacher`s evaluation. The researcher recommends giving importance to focusing on various of art activities which are functional and appropriate factors for children , their interests and abilities in general and in the classroom in particular besides confirming on development of students ' knowledge through everything that can be provided by the environment and what is available or that can be provided for students classroom and teacher training on the uses of art activities and employing them in learning- educational process along with providing information in this regard for academics ,educational policy makers, curricula developer and designer of educational materials on the results of studies concentrating on the impact of art subjects at the classroom’s activities on growth of the students and support of their personalities , performance and achievement which will raise their level of contact and influence in learning- education process.