Abstract
This article reports on a study of the views of Scottish teachers concerning the delivery of arts subjects within the 5-14 curriculum. Data were gathered through focus group interviews with primary, secondary and primary head teachers, and a questionnaire survey of 232 teachers in 10 Scottish LEAs. Research issues included the balance of the curriculum; assessment; the specialist knowledge required to teach each subject with confidence; how the arts were valued by parents and schools; and the benefits which may accrue to pupils and the school through participation in the arts. This article compares findings from primary teachers with those from secondary teachers.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 37-53 |
Number of pages | 17 |
Journal | Curriculum Journal |
Volume | 19 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Mar 2008 |
Keywords
- psychology
- primary and secondary school teaching
- arts education