Chapter Two: The Literature ReviewIntroductionThe arts are not a new idea in education. For the purposes of this article, the sources used found methods in which arts integration benefited their students through increased understanding of the subject matter, student responsiveness, as well as student satisfaction with of their class (to make your article concrete, give a list of them here AuthorA, 2004; AuthorB, 2010, AuthorC, 2009). In this literature review, the researcher will answer the questions posed in the introductory chapter and examine current studies on the topic of arts inclusion in schools. Several scientific articles were consulted for the purposes of this action research project and all articles demonstrate support for the inclusion of the arts in elementary schools. The Ontario Ministry of Education has made the arts a mandatory component of the school curriculum and the emphasis has led to a variety of programs in schools that are primarily teacher-led, such as choirs, drama clubs and dance teams. In this action research project, the researcher will include research support from other experts in the field of education, particularly arts education, as well as steps to follow for successful integration in the classroom. The research questions addressed in the first chapter will be developed in more detail in this chapter to explain the reasoning and the foundations of the choice of this subject by the researcher. Research QuestionsThe research questions introduced in the previous chapter reflect concerns that may arise when attempting to establish an integrated arts program in schools. Where not all schools and teachers are designed for an arts program and some teachers may not have the training...... middle of paper ......nment (Jensen, 2008).ConclusionIn Overall, the literature consulted in this section shows a move towards the integration of the arts in schools. Individual schools and teachers who integrated the arts all took different approaches, but came to similar conclusions in that the arts improved their students' overall learning. In the following section, Chapter Three: Methodology, the researcher will further establish the connection between action research and this work as well as the purpose and benefits of its use in the classroom. While action research is an ongoing process in the field of education, this study of action research will continue after the conclusion of this written work, as the themes and techniques of art education can change frequently and the techniques must be adapted to the students concerned. the teacher has this year because they are variable.