| Title: | Reusing waste materials in art education across four European countries |
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| Authors: | ID Kerneža, Maja (Author)
ID Aberšek, Boris (Author)
ID Assante, Dario (Author)
ID Zirina, Tija (Author)
ID Vigule, Dagnija (Author)
ID Gürkan, Murat (Author)
ID Ucan, Durson (Author)
ID Metinnam, İhsan (Author)
ID Yildiz, Fikret (Author)
ID Alp, Özlem (Author) |
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| Files: |  RAZ_Kerneza_Maja_2026.pdf (655,13 KB)
MD5: 4CC578E556AC10DD7DF89BAF7718505A
 https://www.scientiasocialis.lt/pec/node/files/pdf/vol84/122-136.Kerneza_Vol.84-1_PEC.pdf
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| Language: | English |
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| Work type: | Scientific work |
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| Typology: | 1.01 - Original Scientific Article |
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| Organization: | PEF - Faculty of Education
FNM - Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
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| Abstract: | The uneven and often unsupported reuse of waste materials in art education highlights a gap in understanding how teachers integrate sustainable practices across different national contexts. This study examines how teachers in four European countries perceive and implement the reuse of waste materials in art education. Conducted within the international Waste to Art project, the research seeks to identify teachers’ practices, knowledge of material properties, perceived barriers, and the types of materials most frequently reused. A mixed-method design was applied, combining Likert-scale items with open-ended questions. The sample included 357 teachers from Italy, Latvia, Slovenia, and Türkiye, representing varied educational levels and experience. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and non-parametric tests, while qualitative data were examined through thematic analysis. The findings show national differences. Italian and Turkish teachers reported higher confidence and more frequent reuse, Slovenian teachers demonstrated lower integration and greater caution, and Lithuanian teachers expressed solid knowledge but highlighted a lack of methodological examples. Across countries, teachers identified similar barriers, most often limited storage, time constraints, safety concerns, and insufficient institutional support. Paper and plastic were the most reused materials, alongside national specificities such as Lithuania’s reliance on natural materials and textiles and the frequent use of metal in Italy and Slovenia. The findings indicate that sustainable art education cannot rely solely on individual teacher motivation. Systemic support through infrastructure, curricular alignment and professional development is needed to move the reuse of waste materials from isolated practices to a regular and well-supported part of art education. |
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| Keywords: | cross-national comparison, mixed-methods research, sustainable art education, teacher practices, waste materials |
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| Publication status: | Published |
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| Publication version: | Version of Record |
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| Article acceptance date: | 01.02.2026 |
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| Year of publishing: | 2026 |
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| Number of pages: | str. 122-136 |
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| Numbering: | Vol. 84, št. 1 |
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| PID: | 20.500.12556/DKUM-97615  |
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| UDC: | 37.091.3:7:502.131.1 |
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| ISSN on article: | 1822-7864 |
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| COBISS.SI-ID: | 272501763 |
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| DOI: | 10.33225/pec/26.84.122 |
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| Publication date in DKUM: | 25.03.2026 |
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