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Type :research_report
Subject :N Fine Arts
Main Author :Md Nasir Ibrahim
Additional Authors :Mohd Azam Sulong
Mohd Zahuri Khairani
Title :Integration of twenty-first century skills among arts education master trainers at the Sekolah Seni Malaysia Kuala Lumpur
Place of Production :Tanjong Malim
Publisher :Fakulti Seni, Komputeran dan Industri Kreatif
Year of Publication :2019
Corporate Name :Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris

Abstract : Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris
This study examines the integration of twenty-first century skills among Arts Education Master Trainers at the Sekolah Seni Malaysia Kuala Lumpur. The focus of this study is related to the instructional methodologies for the Arts Education subject consisting of Visual Art, Music, Dance and Performing Arts. The instructional methods examined in this study included teachers’ knowledge and teachers’ competencies. The study utilised mixed-method case study approach. A survey was conducted by using questionnaire as a research instrument. A total of eight Arts Education Master Trainers and 154 students were involved in this survey. The sample was chosen randomly. The data was analysed by using descriptive analysis consisting of mean, percentage and standard deviation. The data was then tabulated and interpreted. This was followed by a focus-group interview and three-phase interview based on Seidman’s Model were also conducted among eight Arts Education Master Trainers: Three from Visual Art; Two from Music; Two from Dance and One from Theatre. Findings from the study show that teachers’ understandings and teachers’ competencies are closely related. However, due to lack of formal training, 87.5% of the teacher respondents were not able to integrate the twenty-first century learning skills accordingly. Survey findings suggest that a student-centred form of instruction is being enacted as well as the teacher-centred or "traditional" form of instruction. The Master Trainers believe that "hybrid" form of instruction as more effective compared to the teacher or studentcentred methods. Findings also indicate that the Master Trainers were concerned about the enhancement of skills through production of artwork. They believe that all the twenty-first century skills are embedded naturally throughout the creative process of making an artwork. Other significant findings included Master Trainers’ choice on hands-on and practical activities. The adoption of technology is a factor that contributes to the enhancement of student’s learning.   Keywords: 21st century skills; student-centred; teaching approaches; hybrid method of instruction, blended instruction; instructional methodologies

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