Journal article
From practice to pedagogy: A model of praxis-focused creative arts assessment in initial teacher education
Arts and Humanities in Higher Education, Vol.25(3), pp.259-283
07/2026
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Abstract
In response to the growing need for authentic, pedagogically sound assessment in Initial Teacher Education (ITE), this study presents a model of praxis-focused Creative Arts assessment designed to integrate arts-making, critical reflection, and pedagogical theorising. Drawing on a multi-site, collaborative autoethnographic study involving six Australian universities, the research uses document analysis and thematic analysis of student survey data to identify critical characteristics that underpin effective praxis-focused assessment: meaningful context, embodied arts engagement, and critical reflection, which collectively contribute to theory-practice integration. The study results in a theoretically grounded and empirically supported model of praxis-focused assessment that is affirmed as a pedagogical tool for preparing confident, competent arts educators. The model offers a framework for assessment in Creative Arts ITE, enhancing student engagement and classroom readiness while addressing contemporary challenges such as generative AI and online learning.
Details
- Title
- From practice to pedagogy: A model of praxis-focused creative arts assessment in initial teacher education
- Creators
- Katie Burke - University of Southern QueenslandDavid Roy - University of NewcastleWilliam Baker - University of TasmaniaSian Chapman - Murdoch UniversityKatie Hotko - Southern Cross UniversityAmy Hamilton - Flinders University
- Publication Details
- Arts and Humanities in Higher Education, Vol.25(3), pp.259-283
- Publisher
- Sage
- Grant note
- This research was supported by a HERDSA Grant funded by the Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia.
- Identifiers
- 991013339290302368
- Copyright
- © The Author(s) 2025.
- Academic Unit
- Faculty of Education
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article