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Examining the Views of Student Teachers on the Meaning of Crafting




AuthorsRönkkö, Marja-Leena; Yliverronen, Virpi

PublisherAalto-yliopisto

Publication year2024

JournalResearch in Arts and Education

Volume2024

Issue3

First page 108

Last page121

eISSN2670-2142

DOIhttps://doi.org/10.54916/rae.132054

Web address https://journal.fi/rae/article/view/132054

Self-archived copy’s web addresshttps://research.utu.fi/converis/portal/detail/Publication/470921706


Abstract

The purpose of the present study is to examine the views of student teachers on the meaning of crafting. It employs a qualitative case study approach and uses essay submissions from a sample of craft student teachers enrolled in a craft-related course. The findings suggest that making crafts plays a significant role in both their personal lives and their academic pursuits. The student teachers perceive craft making as more than a merely recreational activity; rather, it is a means of expressing their creativity, honing their skills, and promoting sustainability. According to the study, crafts as a subject could take on a broader role by engaging students in cultural competence and enhancing their well-being.


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