Teacher communities supporting arts education

A systematic literature review

Datos Bibliográficos

ID12084337
AutoresRuth Nic An Bhreithiúnaigh (University of Limerick, autor de correspondencia), Ailbhe Kenny (0000-0002-5476-4204, University of Limerick)
Año2026
Volumen176
Páginas105509-105509
Fecha de publicación2026-04-02
Peer ReviewedSí
Open AccessSí
TipoARTICLE
RevistaTeaching and Teacher Education (JOURNAL)
Identificadores de la revistaISSN: 0742-051X • E-ISSN: 1879-2480
EditorialElsevier BV (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1016/j.tate.2026.105509
OpenAlexW7148323276
IdiomaEN
Referencias citadas135

This article provides a systematic literature review of 40 international empirical studies on teacher communities (TCs) which supported early childhood educators, primary or secondary teachers in the delivery of arts education in the years 2010–2025. The systematic search draws on the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA). Findings were thematically analyzed using a narrative method and revealed many types of TCs for educators of the arts. Contextual factors, arts TC practices and conditions for professional learning emerged. Findings show that the phenomenon of outcomes reported by educators as part of their participation in these TCs is neglected in the literature. Furthermore, gaps in the literature emerged on arts TCs in relation to drama, dance, arts integration, and integrated arts. A balance of top-down and bottom-up approaches in promoting agency is needed. Finally, recommendations for the future provision of TCs in arts education are put forward. • Arts educators need leadership support to meet their PL needs in collaborative bottom-up TCs. • Arts TC practices include reflective dialogue, art-making, and sharing ideas and resources. • Future empirical research should focus on outcomes reported by educators on their practice across many countries

Arts in education · Higher education · Language arts · Systematic review · The arts · Visual arts education · Art Education and Development · Art Therapy and Mental Health · Diverse Music Education Insights