Author Description
New In Paperback, The Articles Collected In Models Of Qualitative Research Examine The Use Of Qualitative Research In Answering Important Research Questions Regarding Music Teaching And Learning In A Variety Of Diverse Music Education Contexts. Each Author Examines Key Studies And Provides Suggestions For Future Questions That Qualitative Researchers May Consider. Contexts Examined In The Chapter Include: Early Childhood Music, General Music, Instrumental Music -winds, Brass Percussion, Instrumental Music-strings, Choral Music, Preservice Teacher Education, Teacher Professional Development, Community Music Education, Music For Students With Special Needs, Music Education And Issues Of Diversity, And World Music. Models Of Qualitative Research Is The Third Of Three Paperback Volumes Derived From The Original Oxford Handbook Of Qualitative Research In American Music Education, Which Outlines The History Of Qualitative Research In Music Education And Explores The Contemporary Use Of Qualitative Approaches In Examining Issues Related To Music Teaching And Learning.
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THE THESIS
This volume investigates how qualitative research methodologies can be effectively applied to address critical questions within the field of music education. Editor Colleen M. Conway compiles a series of scholarly articles that evaluate existing research practices to provide a framework for future inquiry. By analyzing diverse pedagogical environments, the text serves as a guide for researchers seeking to understand the complexities of music teaching and learning through qualitative lenses.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Methodological applications in early childhood, general, instrumental, and choral music education
- Analysis of qualitative approaches in teacher professional development and preservice training
- Explorations of music education in community settings and for students with special needs
- Discussions on diversity, inclusion, and world music within educational frameworks
Scope Limits
- The text focuses exclusively on music education contexts rather than general qualitative methodology
- It does not provide a comprehensive manual for conducting primary field research from scratch
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Scholars and students of music pedagogy identify this work as a vital resource for understanding the practical application of qualitative inquiry in classroom settings. Experts frequently note that the text provides a clear bridge between theoretical research design and the specific challenges faced by music educators in the field.
Page Count:
288
Publication Date:
2020-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
019092098X
ISBN-13:
9780190920982
Education
Music Education
Qualitative Research
Academic
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