Hana Valešová

8.23 Self-confidence and Skills Building for Quality Art Education (Paper)

Hana Valešová – Technical University of Liberec, Czech Republic

Zuzana Pechová – Technical University of Liberec, Czech Republic

Abstract:

The paper presents the issue of the readiness of students of pedagogical faculties to teach art education in primary schools and kindergartens. Students often feel insecure about their skills and they underestimate the importance of art education for the development of creativity and critical thinking in children. The goal of the research is to find out what influence the systematic development of practical skills and self-confidence of students in art education has on their readiness and motivation to integrate this subject into their pedagogical practice. The first phase of the research focuses on diagnosing students’ initial attitudes towards art education, their self-confidence in art skills and their perception of the importance of art education in the context of primary education. Questionnaires, initial reflections, and observations of students during the teaching of practical art activities were used in this phase. The qualitative and quantitative data collected in the first phase of the research serve as a basis for planning intervention activities to increase students’ skills and confidence in teaching art.