Proposed guidelines for motivation enhancement of art teachers at senior middle schools in Qingyuan City under Guangdong Province

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This research aimed to propose guidelines for enhancing the motivation of art teachers at senior middle schools in Qingyuan City under Guangdong Province, People's Republic of China. The objectives of the study were (1) to identify the components of art teachers’ motivation at senior middle schools and (2) to develop and propose guidelines for enhancing art teachers' motivation effectively. A mixed-method approach was employed, integrating both quantitative and qualitative research methods. The key informants included 15 administrators selected through purposive sampling, while the expert focus group comprised 9 experts in Guangdong Province. Data collection instruments included in-depth interviews and a structured questionnaire. Content analysis was used to analyze the data. The findings revealed two main components of art teachers' motivation: (1) Curricular Enrichment and Professional Development, emphasizing the diversification and inclusion of aesthetic education subjects such as music, art, calligraphy, dance, drama, film, and television in both academic curricula and extracurricular activities; and (2) Recognition and Support Systems, focusing on the inclusion of art subjects in academic assessments and institutionalized recognition for teacher contributions to aesthetic education. Based on these findings, the study proposed three guidelines for motivation enhancement: Integration of Aesthetic Education in Curricula: Enrich the content of art courses and expand offerings to include advanced and diverse forms of art education. Professional Development Opportunities: Provide ongoing training and development programs to equip teachers with the skills necessary for effective aesthetic education. Institutional Support and Recognition: Incorporate art subjects into academic assessments and establish recognition mechanisms to acknowledge and reward teachers’ contributions to aesthetic education.