Enhancing the Abilities of Students with Special Educational Needs through Arts Integration: A Case Study of School No. 63

Abstract

This study aimed to examine the effects of integrating various forms of art into the curriculum on students with special educational needs (SEN) at School No. 63, focusing on reducing negative emotions, improving attention, and increasing engagement in learning activities. A total of 80 students participated, including 40 in the first year and 40 in the second year of the program. Classroom teachers and art instructors observed and recorded five key competencies: emotional regulation, language and communication, social skills, motor development, and cognitive abilities. The results showed average improvement scores of 76% for first-year participants and 82.5% for second-year participants, indicating that long-term integration of art forms into the curriculum consistently enhanced positive outcomes in students’ skills. Additionally, teachers were able to plan lessons in innovative, engaging ways that captured students’ attention. The findings suggest that integrating arts into the curriculum can sustainably improve learning outcomes and engagement for students with SEN and can be applied in other schools and kindergartens to enhance educational quality.