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Title: From Practice to Pedagogy: A Model of Praxis-Focused Creative Arts Assessment in Initial Teacher Education
Language: English
Authors: Katie Burke (ORCID 0000-0003-1086-8981), David Roy (ORCID 0000-0002-8796-6179), William Baker (ORCID 0000-0002-0859-4996), Sian Chapman (ORCID 0000-0002-7474-0277), Katie Hotko (ORCID 0000-0002-1779-7664), Amy Hamilton (ORCID 0000-0002-7367-7480)
Source: Arts and Humanities in Higher Education: An International Journal of Theory, Research and Practice. 2026 25(3):259-283.
Availability: SAGE Publications. 2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320. Tel: 800-818-7243; Tel: 805-499-9774; Fax: 800-583-2665; e-mail: journals@sagepub.com; Web site: https://sagepub.com
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 25
Publication Date: 2026
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: Preservice Teacher Education, Art, Praxis, Preservice Teachers, Student Evaluation, Foreign Countries, Reflection, Art Education
Geographic Terms: Australia
DOI: 10.1177/14740222251412056
ISSN: 1474-0222
1741-265X
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.
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