Professional Learning for Artist Teachers: How to Balance Practice and Pedagogy

In the face of challenging times for art and design education, Dr. Rachel Payne's book offers hope and valuable insights for established and aspiring creative practitioners. It provides a comprehensive exploration of the symbiosis between artist and teacher, combining theory and practice to offer pedagogic strategies and emphasize individual contexts. The book is a valuable resource for practitioners, academics, and students interested in the field.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 216 pages
Publication date: 10 January 2024
Publisher: Open University Press

In the face of one of the most challenging periods for art and design education that I can recall, Dr. Rachel Payne's timely volume offers a glimmer of hope; it serves as a valuable and inspiring resource for established and aspiring creative practitioners who are deeply concerned with meaningful teaching and learning.

Richard Hickman, a Fellow of NSEAD (UK), has this to say: "Those of us in the arts who yearn for reassurance that our work holds significance, that it remains integral to a holistic education for children, youth, and adults, and that artist-teachers can reclaim, recover, and reimagine their professional practices amidst governmental controls—then, this is our book."

Rita Irwin, a Professor of Art Education at The University of British Columbia, Canada, adds: "More than most educators, art teachers must navigate two professional identities: that of an artist and that of a teacher. In Professional Learning for Artist Teachers: Pedagogy, Practice, and Partnership in UK Contexts, Rachel Payne brings together innovative discourse from academics, artists, researchers, and professionals working for cultural organizations to support the symbiosis of artist and teacher. Professional Learning for Artist Teachers is a balanced book, combining theory and practice to offer pedagogical strategies, while placing great importance on individual contexts while considering external factors. The text:
• Comprises a diverse range of bespoke perspectives and experiential content
• Explores cultural partnerships within higher education programs
• Focuses on the UK context while examining how the field differs regionally, nationally, and internationally
Offering pedagogic and practical insights drawn from the contributing authors' extensive experience, this book will be of interest to practitioners, academics, and students alike.

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ISBN-13: 9780335252152