Methodology of teaching Aesthetic subjects

Introduction: Constituents of aesthetic subjects (Carnatic music, Dance, Art, and Drama
and Theater get focused); Need for aesthetic education; Place of aesthetic education in the
curriculum; Role of artists; Personal interest in the field; Basic concepts and principles
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involved
Aims and Objectives of Aesthetic Education: Personal benefits to the learner; Society
oriented benefits: leisure time appreciation, medical; Personality development;
Development of creativity
Teaching Approaches and Methods: recitation and memorization; practice and skill
development; Lecture; Demonstration; Individual and Group Practice; Adopting creative
activities
Teaching Aids: Musical instruments, Audio-visual aids; Demonstrative performance;
Albums, CDs, DVDs; Participation in public performance programs as audience
Co-Curricular Activities: Organization and functioning of Clubs and Associations within the
school; Public performance programs. planning, practicing and performing; Exhibitions;
Competitions; Innovations in Teaching of Music, Dance, Art, and Drama and Theatre
Lesson planning and preparation of notes of lessons
Assessment of learning outcomes: Identification tests; Memory tests; Performance tests:
evaluation of the process and product of learning.