| Title: |
Australian ITE Primary Students' Preparedness to Teach Arts Education: An Investigation of Perceptions, Beliefs and Confidence |
| Language: |
English |
| Authors: |
Bradley Merrick (ORCID 0000-0002-0409-4994); Dawn Joseph (ORCID 0000-0002-6320-900x); William Baker (ORCID 0000-0002-0859-4996) |
| Source: |
New Zealand Journal of Teachers' Work. 2025 22(1):77-98. |
| Availability: |
New Zealand Journal of Teachers' Work. Auckland University of Technology, Private Bag 92006, Auckland 1142, New Zealand. Web site: https://ojs.aut.ac.nz/teachers-work/ |
| Peer Reviewed: |
Y |
| Page Count: |
22 |
| Publication Date: |
2025 |
| Document Type: |
Journal Articles; Reports - Research |
| Education Level: |
Elementary Education; Higher Education; Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: |
Foreign Countries; Elementary School Teachers; Preservice Teacher Education; Preservice Teachers; Art Education; Student Attitudes; Self Efficacy; Gender Differences; Disproportionate Representation; Value Judgment; Readiness |
| Geographic Terms: |
Australia |
| ISSN: |
1176-6662 |
| Abstract: |
Preparation of Primary teachers to deliver the Arts in schools continues to receive attention, particularly as the shortage of educators becomes more prevalent. This paper seeks to examine the preparedness of students undertaking Initial Teacher Education (ITE) across three Australian Institutions (n=120). The authors explore 'How does ITE preparation influence confidence, perceived subject value, and readiness to deliver Arts education in primary schools?' Drawing on responses from an anonymous online survey, descriptive analyses present the high value placed upon the arts by teachers, while similarly indicating differences between perceptions of preparedness to teach and perceived confidence to teach the Arts. Findings across cohorts are presented, raising issues for future ITE subject design combined with longer term considerations for the sustained integration of the arts. |
| Abstractor: |
As Provided |
| Entry Date: |
2025 |
| Accession Number: |
EJ1478513 |
| Database: |
ERIC |