Fostering teaching confidence in music and arts education: The impact of creative partnerships among higher music teachers

• Qi Chen, Shi ^[1] ; Yie Wong, Kwan ^[1]
  1. [1] University of Malaya

     University of Malaya

     Malasia

     
• Localización: Artseduca, ISSN-e 2254-0709, Nº. 38, 2024, págs. 34-47
• Idioma: inglés
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  • Objective: This research aims to explore the impact of creative partnerships among music educators in Guangzhou, China, on motivation, instructional practices, and teaching confidence, aligning with Bandura’s Social Cognitive Theory. Methods: Data from 327 educators across ten institutions were analyzed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). Validated questionnaires assessed variables such as creative partnerships, motivation, instructional practices, and teaching confidence. Results: Creative partnerships positively influenced motivation and instructional practices. Motivation significantly mediated the relationship between creative partnerships and teaching confidence, while instructional practices also mediated this relationship. Fornell-Larcker Criterion and F-statistics confirmed discriminant validity and significance of relationships, respectively. Conclusion: This study contributes to understanding the dynamics within music education, emphasizing the importance of creative partnerships in enhancing educators’ motivation, instructional practices, and teaching confidence. The findings underscore the need for collaborative initiatives and support mechanisms to cultivate an enriched educational environment, with implications for both theory and practice in music and arts education.