Art Education

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to explain the aesthetic foundations of Khaje Nasir and Rousseau's ideas in order to develop a model of artistic education for elementary students. Methodology: Based on the stated purpose, the type of research is applied and its method is qualitative (quantitative). The study population in the qualitative section consisted of 17 experts using purposive sampling method and the target population in the quantitative section was 108 teachers of Bandar Kangan elementary school using proportional stratified random sampling method. . In order to collect the required information in the qualitative part, the deductive content analysis and structured interview were used and the researcher-made questionnaire was used to collect the required data. The questionnaire was confirmed by content and face validity and Cronbach's alpha coefficient and spss22 software were used to determine its reliability. Findings: The findings obtained from the qualitative section were extracted in two general categories based on the aesthetic ideas of Khaje Nasir al-Din Tusi and Rousseau and 15 components. Accordingly, ethics, art, divine closeness, values, consciousness, perfection, nature, moral conscience, art, naturalism, community, intellect, aesthetic education are among the aesthetic elements of Khawaja Nasir al-Din Tusi and Rousseau's aesthetic elements. Similarly, structural equation technique using pls software showed that the above mentioned components are 0.95 at the significant level of 1.96 and these factors are effective in children's artistic education. Conclusion: This study showed that artistic education of children is important and has aesthetic characteristics in the development of children which is clearly expressed in the thoughts of Khaje Nasir al-Din Tusi and Rousseau and can play an effective role in the development of humanity of children in all stages of individual life and Have their own community. The naturalistic approach of R. Usu and Khaje Nasir enables students to be more careful about the nature of individuals and to see the sophistication and sophistication of nature and to enhance artistic talent in different fields.

Purpose: This study was conducted with the aim of identifying the components and dimensions of effective art education teaching. Methodology: This research is an applied-developmental study in terms of its objective and a non-experimental (descriptive) study in terms of data collection method, utilizing a cross-sectional survey approach. A qualitative research design was employed to achieve the research objective. The qualitative participant community included professors, teachers, school administrators, and art education specialists in Iraq, selected through purposive sampling. Ultimately, theoretical saturation was achieved after 10 interviews. The qualitative validity was evaluated and confirmed based on Lincoln and Guba's four criteria of credibility, transferability, confirmability, and dependability from the reviewers' perspective. The reliability of the coding of the conducted interviews was estimated using Holsti's coefficient at 0.712, which is considered acceptable. For data analysis, the grounded theory method was utilized in MAXQDA software, and with the extraction of the main and sub-categories of the research, the final model was presented. Findings: In the present study, the components and dimensions of effective art education teaching were identified to provide a model for art education teachers in Iraq. A total of 210 initial codes were extracted from the interview texts. Through coding, eight concepts and 45 sub-categories were identified, and by classifying these themes into similar categories, eight main categories were recognized. Conclusion: Based on the obtained results, the paradigmatic model of the research was determined. Causal conditions, including educational content, factors related to the teacher, and teaching style, affect the central phenomenon, which is effective art education teaching. This component, along with contextual conditions, including educational infrastructure and intervening conditions, such as the status of art in society, leads to strategies and actions, including educational policymaking, resulting in the outcome of drafting the art curriculum charter in Iraq.

Purpose: The objective of this study was to investigate the factors influencing the teaching of technical and practical courses in the College of Art in Iraq. Methodology: This applied-developmental study employed a survey-cross-sectional design. The statistical population consisted of art teachers in technical and vocational programs in Iraq, with a sample size of 188 teachers selected through cluster-random sampling. Data collection was conducted using a questionnaire validated for face and construct validity, and reliability was confirmed with Cronbach's alpha coefficients exceeding 0.7. Data analysis was performed using SPSS and Smart PLS software to examine the relationships between variables. Findings: The analysis revealed that strategic teaching planning significantly impacts educational, social, and individual outcomes. The contexts of technical and practical education and the teaching methods used in these courses significantly influence strategic teaching planning. Additionally, educational, human, and organizational factors were found to have a notable impact on the teaching of technical and practical courses. However, the traditional education system negatively affected strategic teaching planning. These findings align with previous research highlighting the importance of strategic planning, adaptive teaching methods, and the integration of modern technologies in improving educational outcomes. Conclusion: Strategic teaching planning is crucial for enhancing educational, social, and individual outcomes in technical and practical courses. Educational contexts, teaching methods, and various influencing factors must be considered to develop effective strategic plans. The traditional education system's rigidity poses challenges to effective teaching planning, suggesting a need for more flexible and innovative approaches. These insights provide valuable recommendations for educators and policymakers to improve the quality of technical and practical education in the arts.