Original scientific paper
https://doi.org/10.15516/cje.v27i3.6555
The Relationship Between Teachers' Professional Competences and Their Perspectives on the Implementation of ICT in Art Instruction
Marijana Županić Benić
orcid.org/0000-0002-7340-3439
; University of Zagreb Faculty of Teacher Education
Margareta Kajm Ferčec
; International school Matija Gubec
Abstract
Rapid changes and the digitalisation of society present new challenges for the education system, making the continuous development of teachers' professional competences a necessity if quality education is to be sustained. In the context of teaching art, the use of ICT contributes to the construction of a modern educational environment and serves as a means of enriching student experiences. The aim of this research was to examine class teachers' (N=121) perspectives on the application of information and communication technology (ICT) in art instruction and their correlation to teachers' age, education degree, professional status and self-assessment of professional competences. The results indicate that teachers' perceptions of using ICT in art classes are highly positive, especially regarding student motivation, the media's visual appeal, and the availability of art content. Statistically significant differences were observed with regard to the type of teacher education and the correlations between their perspectives on ICT and self-assessment of professional competences, especially those regarding digital tools and modern teaching strategies. These results align with relevant source theories that emphasise the importance of teachers' competencies for the successful integration of ICT into up-to-date art instruction and highlight the need for continuous professional development.
Keywords
digital literacy; information and communication technology; art; professional competences; teachers' perspectives
Hrčak ID:
345121
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Publication date:
29.9.2025.
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