Perception of Teacher toward Art Integrated Learning in Arunachal Pradesh

Despite the introduction of Art Integrated Learning by NEP 2020 for more holistic and child centered pedagogy there still a major setback of in education system in Arunachal Pradesh, India. This study explores the perceptions of teachers toward Art integrated learning in Aalo, West District of Arunachal Pradesh. Using quantitative approach, data were collected from 70 teachers across five schools through self-developed 30-item, 3-point Liker scale measuring four dimensions: Meaning of AIL, Impact on Students, Communication Skills and Teaching Management. The result suggests a need for teacher training, better resource allocation and curriculum. This study highlights the necessity of structured support to bridge gap between policy and practice in art-integrated education, especially in culturally diverse and resource-constrained regions like Arunachal Pradesh.