Art Trail And Mastery Of Visual Arts Education Among Non-Option Teachers In Sarawak

Abstract

This research is of paramount importance, addressing the proficiency of non-option teachers in Visual Arts Education in Sarawak. With 150 teachers participating from different school settings, it uses a mixed-method approach to uncover differences in the knowledge and abilities of non-option teachers. Crucially, it emphasises how exposure to art can have a positive effect on proficiency and how important it is for art educators to have a background and experience in teaching. The results highlight how urgently the quality of teaching and learning in visual arts education needs to be improved. More exposure to art, cooperation between non-option teachers, customised professional development programmes, and sufficient teaching resources are some recommendations. Sarawak and the larger national context can both benefit from these findings.  As a call for future research, this study encourages further exploration of other influential factors, the impact of technology on art education, and the efficacy of professional development programs. Such research will provide a more comprehensive understanding of Visual Arts Education and benefit teachers and students in their quest for artistic knowledge and skills.