SOME TOPICAL RESEARCH ISSUES IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ARTS EDUCATION IN CONTEMPORARY CONTEXT

Abstract

Atpresent, in Latviaalso the arts education is searching the innovative strategy for itsoptimization and modernization in the context of 21st century. These trends aretaken into account elaborating Sustainable Development Strategy of Latvia until2030. This shows a new direction for education and the training institution,becoming an integral part of society and an agent positive change instead ofsegregated institution, which operates in isolation from surroundingenvironment. In general, it covers a complex range of issues that are closelylinked to national development and development of the society of future. Thisraises some topical research issues with the aim to minimize the gap betweenthe arts education and social development processes of 21st century. Themodelling of arts education requires from the pedagogue the specializedknowledge and skills. Largely the quality of studies depends from thepedagogue’s teaching skills and ability to model the arts studies. The questionabout changes in arts education in contemporary context is a complex issue andopen for discussions.KEYWORDS: art education, art pedagogue, education, effective teaching process.