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The purpose of the current research is to explore the Chinese primary and middle school teachers’ perceptions of arts education in schools. The presentation will focus on reporting two research questions:1) What is the value of arts education in schools?, and 2) What are the challenges and coping strategies in implementing arts education in Chinese schools? In order to answer these questions, an online questionnaire was distributed to shanghai primary and middle school teachers, and 344 responses were received. The result will be introduced in detail in the presentation. In summary, by examining the viewpoints of Shanghai teachers on arts education within schools, this research brings to light the values, challenges, and potential solutions associated with the implementation of arts education within the Chinese educational context. Furthermore, the research might be able to contribute valuable and contextual information to the broader global discussion on arts education.
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Zhang Chunxiao, Fang Dong
Chunxiao Zhang is a post-doctoral researcher at the Faculty of Education, East China Normal University, Shanghai, China. She gained doctoral degree at the Education University of Hong Kong, master’s degree at the University of Melbourne, and an AMusA (piano) diploma from the Australian Music Examinations Board. Her research interests include music education, music psychology, and arts education, especially in self-regulated learning, music practice, in and out-of-school learning, and parental involvement.
