Developing a creative citizenry is a bread-and-butter issue as creative thinking and innovation are increasingly critical skills, essential for Singapore’s workforce to be competitive globally.
NMP Usha Chandradas made this point in Parliament on Wednesday when she moved an adjournment motion on the need to better cultivate creativity in classrooms and the community. Ms Chandradas said a robust arts education is key to developing creativity. Her suggestions included adding more exposure to theatre and drama education in the primary school curriculum. She explained that this could help students become more confident and articulate, and develop ideas through acting and improvisation.
NMP Usha Chandradas made this point in Parliament on Wednesday when she moved an adjournment motion on the need to better cultivate creativity in classrooms and the community. Ms Chandradas said a robust arts education is key to developing creativity. Her suggestions included adding more exposure to theatre and drama education in the primary school curriculum. She explained that this could help students become more confident and articulate, and develop ideas through acting and improvisation.
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