EXPLORATION OF FIBRE AND FABRICS FOR CHILDREN'S EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR CREATIVITY AND POVERTY ERADICATION: A CASE STUDY OF SELECTED SCHOOLS IN AWKA SOUTH L.G.A, ANAMBRA STATE

Abstract

The issue of poverty eradication in Nigeria should not be treated with kids’ gloves, this situation demands an aggressive thought with a result-oriented approach. Most of the time, ignorance of how to solve the problem at the right time becomes a big challenge. It is on this premise that creative innovations need to be made known especially in this era. Applied Arts Education is not left out, due to its richness in the potential to accelerate creativity, and skill acquisitions in education for effective usage and its innovative potential in total eradication of poverty and wealth creation. This paper therefore reveals the innovative skills in Visual Arts most especially in the areas and branches of Applied Arts Education. Many techniques and approaches were discussed and creative skills were detailed for inculcation and imparting of vital knowledge for wealth creation and poverty eradication in our society. This will aid the vital education stakeholders with effective strategies for mentoring and supporting teachers across diverse educational settings, especially in basic public schools. Based on the findings, the researcher made recommendations to harness and fully embrace certain educational opportunities through the power of play and child-centred approaches to build a brighter future for our children. The key words here are creativity, education, poverty eradication and wealth creation through applied arts education. This can ensure that every child in Nigeria receives the quality education they deserve, setting them on a path to lifelong learning and success.