Fostering pre-service teachers’ professional abilities in art education through reflective teaching practices
List of Authors
  • Liu Feifei , Loy Chee Luen

Keyword
  • Art Education, Professional Ability, Teaching Reflection, Pre-Service Teachers

Abstract
  • Reflective teaching practices are essential in art education, serving as a cornerstone that encourages pre-service teachers to engage in thoughtful analysis and adaptation of instructional methods. This crucial professional skill enables pre-service teachers to navigate the dynamic landscape of teaching, fostering a continuous cycle of self-reflection and improvement. The central challenge revolves around the imperative task of improving pre-service teachers professional skills, as they navigate the complex endeavor of transforming artistic expertise into effective pedagogy. The objective of this research is to explore the professional competencies of pre-service art teachers utilizing reflective teaching practices within the field of art education. The research design involved conducting a library research, encompassing the reading and analysis of literature from academic journals and books. The research findings reveal crucial insights into the professional abilities of pre-service art teachers and effective teaching reflection methods. In terms of professional abilities, the study identifies key areas, including teaching design ability, teaching efficacy, and teaching reflection, shedding light on the multifaceted skills required for effective art education. Additionally, the investigation delves into various teaching reflection methods, encompassing assessment tools, lesson planning integration, technology utilization, interactive strategies, and creative approaches. In summary, this research emphasizes the crucial role of reflective teaching practices in art education, enabling pre-service teachers to continually refine their instructional methods. The study findings contribute valuable knowledge to the ongoing discourse on enhancing art education practices, providing a comprehensive understanding of both the skills required by teachers and the diverse methods available for fostering reflective teaching practices in the field. To address the identified challenge, teacher training programs should prioritize teaching design, efficacy, and reflection modules. Encouraging pre-service teachers to engage in reflective practices and integrating diverse methods into training programs will better equip educators for the dynamic demands of art education.

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