BRIDGING THE THEORY-PRACTICE GAP IN ART EDUCATION: A STRUCTURED PEDAGOGICAL MODEL FOR CRITICAL AND CREATIVE APPLICATION
BRIDGING THE THEORY-PRACTICE GAP IN ART EDUCATION: A STRUCTURED PEDAGOGICAL MODEL FOR CRITICAL AND CREATIVE APPLICATION
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.56107/ijpa.v4i1.249Abstract
Higher art education emphasizes theoretical mastery as a crucial foundation, yet many students
struggle to apply this knowledge in both criticism and creation. The persistent gap between 'knowing'
and 'doing' remains a critical challenge in art pedagogy, often hindering learning outcomes. This
article proposes a structured pedagogical model designed to bridge this divide. By synthesizing
Scaffolding Theory and Situated Learning Theory, the model presents a systematic four-step
framework: (1) theoretical deconstruction for deep comprehension, (2) methodological bridging
between theory and artistic objects, (3) dialogic operationalization through analytical frameworks,
and (4) simulation and analytical design. This model is demonstrated through a case study applying
Homi K. Bhabha’s Cultural Hybridity Theory to Lenong Betawi, a traditional Indonesian
performance art. The proposed framework offers practical guidance for art educators to transform
students’ passive theoretical knowledge into active analytical and creative competence. It
contributes to the field of art pedagogy by integrating established educational theories into a
coherent, actionable strategy for teaching theory application in art practice
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