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| Abstract : Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris |
| The purpose of this research was to identify the understanding of art therapy among primary school teachers in teaching and learning process in visual art education. 104 respondents from 17 primary schools in 6 different zones were selected. This research employed descriptive quantitative research methodology. Five major aspects have been identified namely: demography, knowledge, awareness, competency and attitude to understand better respondents understanding of art therapy in the teaching and learning process of visual art education. The data were analysed using descriptive statistics, Independent-samples T-test, One-way ANOVA and Pearson Correlations. The findings of this study revealed that the knowledge of respondents in relation to art therapy was low in comparison to their awareness. Their competencies were also high although their knowledge was inadequate. This study found that that respondents attitude were positive towards art therapy. The researcher suggested that art therapy is introduced in primary schools because through art therapy, students’ problems related to emotion can be identified and proper intervention can be implemented according to appropriate procedures. |
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