摘要：AbstractThis research will be beneficial in revealing that regional local arts, if taught as an elective course in secondary schools, will both contribute to students’ development and prevent local arts from disappearing. Information about tile-making, a local art of Kutahya, is presented and opinions of secondary school teachers about the subject are sought through a survey. The sampling is composed of 137 secondary school teachers in Kutahya during 2013-2014 education period. The majority of teachers think tile-making elective course will be beneficial for both the student and the region and students will be eager to choose a local arts elective course.
