Teacher’s Self-assessment on the level of connecting Art and mathematical Content in the lower Grades of Primary School

Abstract

The theme of this thesis is a self-assessment of teachers about the linking of fine arts and mathematics in lower grades of primary school. The theoretical work defines correlation and self-assessment, science and art and their reflection on education. Correlation is the foundation of modern education, it allows creation of a complete harmonic image of knowledge. Self-assessment is one of the basic ways of assessing one’s own work, allowing teachers to recognize the advantages and disadvantages of their own work and to improve the teaching process. Science and art are important in the life of an individual, they are interdependent, and their co-existence is visible in education and upbringing. The survey was conducted on a sample of 199 teachers on the territory of the Republic of Croatia. The research has showed that teachers understand the importance of linking the content of these two subjects and that they feel competent and motivated, but they implement the correlation insuficiently. The research also suggests that the teachers were informed and educated about correlation on their own initiative.