Abstract
The purpose of this research work was to explore the opinions of philologists regarding the effectiveness of incorporating art in their professional practice. Specific research objectives included investigating whether the participating philologists had undergone any training related to the use of art in education, to what extent they consider it essential in the educational process, which art forms have been used as instructional tools, what skills students develop and what factors hinder its utilization. For this research a quantitative methodology was employed utilizing an electronic questionnaire. The sample consisted of 190 philologists. The results of the research indicated that almost all participants consider the use of art to be very significant for improving teaching and enhancing student participation in the educational process. Furthermore, the surveyed philologists believe that students develop various skills through the arts, with highlighted emphasis on fostering imagination, creative thinking, and critical thinking. Regarding the means through which philologists have incorporated art into their teaching practice, notable methods included the projection of videos, films, painting displays, and visits to museums and archeological sites. Additionally, the respondents believe that insufficient technical infrastructure and the lack of alignment with the curriculum and academic subjects are the main factors preventing the utilization of art in the educational process. Finally, most philologists consider training very important, although a small percentage has participated in relevant training activities.
