ZhenJiang Du

8.8 A/r/tographic Development of Social Service Oriented Art Teacher Education (Paper) – virtual

ZhenJiang Du – HangZhou Normal University, China – virtual

Abstract:

This paper traces the development of social-service-oriented art teacher education at Hangzhou Normal University, which has undergone three distinct phases: initial exploration (2015–2017), rapid development (2018–2021), and practical validation (2022 to present). The author delves into how the a/r/tography facilitates the holistic development of pre-service art education majors at Hangzhou Normal University, emphasizing its pivotal role in social service. The methodology of a/r/tography has been successfully applied in varied situations, including special education, such as printmaking education for the visually impaired, art therapy as autism rehabilitation, and rural revitalization through inter-generational art learning, achieving remarkable results. These applications have not only accomplished the goals of social service but also significantly enhanced students' pedagogical innovation, artistic creativity, professional identification, and strong sense of social responsibility.