Improving the Quality of Ceramic Teaching through a Student-Centered Learning Approach

This research examines how innovative, student-centered teaching methods can promote creativity, motivation, and engagement in ceramics education. By incorporating a variety of teaching approaches that extend beyond the traditional curriculum, this research aims to foster independent artistic thought and a deeper appreciation of art, life, and society. The study involved 793 university students majoring in ceramics across several Chinese universities. A descriptive-correlational research design was employed to explore the relationships among key educational variables and evaluate the effectiveness of the proposed teaching model. The data were analyzed using SPSS and AMOS, employing confirmatory factor analysis, reliability tests, and regression modeling to test the hypotheses. The results indicate that teaching methods that emphasize creativity, self-directed learning, and collaborative work in the classroom have a significant impact on increasing students' motivation and creativity. The study also demonstrates that interdisciplinary and collaborative teaching models, which involve faculty from various fields and guest artists, are effective. These results demonstrate the importance of employing a comprehensive teaching framework when instructing on Chinese ceramics. The insights obtained provide valuable suggestions for educators, curriculum designers, and policymakers seeking to foster creativity and innovation in art education.