Original scientific paper
https://doi.org/10.31192/np.18.3.7
Works of Art in the Teaching of Religious Education
Dubravka Kuščević
orcid.org/0000-0002-4572-9933
; University of Split, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Split, Croatia
Marija Brajčić
orcid.org/0000-0002-2440-7724
; University of Split, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Split, Croatia
Abstract
Connecting educational, religious and artistic content requires a comprehensive, integrated approach. Correlation in teaching represents a modern approach to teaching, which implies an interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary concept in connecting teaching content. The modern curriculum in religious education recognizes the importance of correlation in teaching. The inclusion of works of art in religious education can contribute to the overall development of pupils and can enable better understanding and perception of religious content. In this study, which involved 199 primary and secondary school pupils, we wanted to examine pupils’ perception of the use of works or art in religious education. The results showed that pupils sometimes observe works of art during classes, and that older pupils prefer to observe works of art in comparison to younger pupils. Works of art used during religious education classes positively influence the adoption of religious content, and affect the creativity and activity of pupils in class. Girls, more so than boys, prefer when they can express themselves creatively in class with the use of a work of art and when they can share ideas and experiences based on artwork. The use of art during religious education positively affects the correlation with the Croatian language and history, especially among older pupils. Older pupils also stated that observing works of art helps them understand the environment in the context of faith.
Keywords
correlation; pupils; religious education; visual arts
Hrčak ID:
246452
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Publication date:
23.11.2020.
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