Changing Education Through the Arts (CETA) National Pilot Program: Teacher Professional Development in Arts Integration

• In Event: Varieties of Arts-Integrated Learning Experiences

Abstract

The CETA National program aims to enhance teachers’ knowledge, confidence, and use of arts integration strategies through professional development including courses, workshops, coaching, and demonstration teaching. Across five pilot schools, teachers showed significant growth in understanding of multiple aspects of arts integration, and confidence in using arts integration strategies. Courses and virtual workshops had the strongest positive effects on outcomes. Teachers with more experience or from schools with longer arts integration histories began at higher levels in many outcomes. Although confidence and knowledge improved across all sites, frequency of classroom implementation showed limited growth, suggesting sustained practice may take more time.

Authors

• Reba Troxler, John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

• Annie Begle, John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

• Stephanie McKeel, The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

• Muna J. Shami, John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts