Does Music Education Have a Poverty Problem?

2021 ◽  
pp. 875512332110360
Author(s):  
Tina Beveridge
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Music Education ◽  
Teacher Attitudes ◽  
Music Educators ◽  
Macro Level ◽  
Barriers To Participation ◽  
Participation Barriers ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Students In Poverty

In this literature review, I explore poverty, the barriers to participation that exist for students in poverty, and why this issue should matter to music educators. Research findings about students and poverty generally fall into three categories: logistics, teacher attitudes, and policy. I identify participation barriers in each of these categories and offer suggestions how they might be addressed. Overall, findings involving poverty and music education indicate that when teachers are well-supported at the micro and macro level by legislators, administrators, parents, and other teachers, most barriers can be reduced or eliminated, and participation increases.

scholarly journals Mapping visions of improvisation pedagogy in music education research

2019 ◽  
Vol 42 (1) ◽  
pp. 113-139
Author(s):  
Eeva Siljamäki ◽  
Panagiotis A. Kanellopoulos
Keyword(s):  
Education Research ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Music Education ◽  
Systematic Literature Review ◽  
Methodological Approach ◽  
Music Educators ◽  
Learning Tool ◽  
Musical Improvisation ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Improvisation Pedagogy

This systematic literature review aims to identify and critically examine the prevailing general trends of music education research that addresses issues of improvisation from 1985 to 2015. The study examined the main features of studies with impact that focus on musical improvisation and have been published in peer-reviewed music education journals. Data were organised on the basis of the following: 1) General publication features; 2) Topic; 3) Methodological approach; 4) Participant features; 5) Type of improvisation; 6) Definition of improvisation; 7) Findings; 8) Suggestions for practice. The study also takes a close look at the construction of the discourses through which improvisation has been framed in the field of music education, providing insights on how such discourses create particular pedagogical visions of improvisation. To this end, we have created a map of the different visions of improvisation pedagogy that the studied works point towards. These visions have been clustered in the following five categories: (i) from rupture of certainties to creative problematisation; (ii) return to the “natural” beginning—in search of humanness; (iii) improvisation as a learning tool; (iv) conserving and enlivening traditions; (v) improvisation as an impetus for creativity. The map proposed in this study is meant as a possible representation of the general trends that underpin music education research focusing on improvisation. This map can also be seen as a “tool” through which music educators can situate their practice and reflect on their particular ways of working with improvisation, possibly envisioning alternative ways forward.

Literature Review of Social Justice in Music Education: Acknowledging Oppression and Privilege

2017 ◽  
Vol 36 (2) ◽  
pp. 22-31
Author(s):  
Elizabeth S. Palmer
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Social Justice ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Music Education ◽  
Ethnic Minorities ◽  
Music Educators ◽  
Complex Nature ◽  
Social Spaces ◽  
Racial And Ethnic Minorities ◽  
The Past

Within the past few years the notions of a postracial America and achieved equality have been topics of discussion in various public and social circles. The visibility of racial and ethnic minorities, women, those in the LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and queer) community, and individuals with disabilities feeds a narrative of equality within a postracial America. However, the aforementioned groups still face discrimination. Social justice offers equity within social spaces by challenging injustices inflicted on disfranchised groups. Given the complex nature of injustices against disfranchised people, how can music educators address these issues that appear to be extramusical and beyond our control? This literature review defines social justice and explores social justice issues in (a) music education, (b) higher education, and (c) pathways toward more socially just practices.

scholarly journals Improvisation in Elementary General Music: A Review of the Literature

2018 ◽  
Vol 37 (1) ◽  
pp. 42-48
Author(s):  
Michael D. Chandler
Keyword(s):  
Music Education ◽  
Divergent Thinking ◽  
The United States ◽  
Music Educators ◽  
Elementary Level ◽  
Instructional Time ◽  
General Music ◽  
The United Kingdom ◽  
Area Of Interest ◽  
Research Findings

Improvisation is an area of interest to both music education researchers and music educators alike. The purpose of this literature review was to examine extant studies related to improvisation at the elementary level. Selected research included the nature of improvisation, the amount of instructional time and activity type used, the development of improvisation skills with age, and the effect of improvisation on other skill areas. Findings indicated that children chose their own musical and social roles when there was minimal teacher intervention. Most teachers agreed that improvisation was important, although at varying degrees and based on varying levels of experience and ability. Improvisation skills increased with age, particularly when considering rhythmic improvisation and phrase structure, and improvisation was found to increase creativity and divergent thinking while also reducing performance anxiety. Research findings are included from the United Kingdom, Sweden, Finland, Italy, Greece, Slovenia, Malaysia, and the United States. The review concludes with implications for practice and recommendations for further research.

Optimizing Optimal Experiences: Practical Strategies to Facilitate Flow for 21st-Century Music Educators

2020 ◽  
Vol 107 (2) ◽  
pp. 35-41
Author(s):  
Leonard Tan ◽  
Hui Xing Sin
Keyword(s):  
Music Education ◽  
21St Century ◽  
Flow Theory ◽  
Music Educators ◽  
Flow Experience ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Theory Research ◽  
Flow Experiences ◽  
Music Classrooms ◽  
Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi

In 1990, psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi warned against an excessive emphasis on how well music learners perform rather than on the experiential aspect of music in and of itself. Whereas the former approach is, in his words, “a source of psychic disorder,” the latter approach offers access to “flow”: the optimal, enjoyable, meaningful, and happy state. What might an approach to music education that aims to optimize optimal experiences (i.e., flow) look like? This article presents concrete strategies to facilitate flow experiences in music classrooms and rehearsal halls by drawing on flow theory, research findings, and the authors’ own professional and applied experiences. The authors clarify the nature of the flow experience, sketch the benefits of flow, and propose ten strategies to facilitate flow for music educators.

scholarly journals A theoretical model of piano sightplaying components

2005 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Dneya Bunnag Udtaisuk
Keyword(s):  
Theoretical Model ◽  
Music Education ◽  
Music Educators ◽  
Review Of Literature ◽  
Multiple Perspectives ◽  
Fields Of Study ◽  
Analysis And Synthesis ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Extended Review ◽  
Observation Results

The goal of this study is to provide a theoretical model regarding sightplaying phenomena based upon investigation, analysis, and synthesis from a large amount of research findings, observation results, theoretical ideas, teaching methods, and perspectives from various fields of study including psychology of music, music education, psycho-musicology, and neurological science. Specifically, the focus of the study is on an individual's ability to sightplay on the piano. As a result of an extended review of literature, the author proposed a generalized picture about the possible components shown to be involved in the process of sightplaying development as well as sightplaying performance. With a qualitative philosophy as the research methodology and multiple perspectives in mind, the author believes that the model describing the four sightplaying components, CAPE: physical Coordination, musical Awareness, musical Potential, and musical Experiences, is useful as an instructional and experimental guideline for investigating and understanding a unique sightplaying ability in each individual as well as sightplaying performance in different circumstances. When using this model, music educators and researchers need to be aware that variations among levels or differences in the strengths of the component have not been predicted by this model. Any generalizations and implications need to be drawn with appropriate caution.

New legislation in Brazilian music education: Studying the law and its implementation

2016 ◽  
Vol 35 (1) ◽  
pp. 79-92
Author(s):  
Dwight Manning ◽  
Marilia Kamil
Keyword(s):  
Public Schools ◽  
Music Education ◽  
Music Teachers ◽  
School Curriculum ◽  
Music Educators ◽  
Educational History ◽  
National School ◽  
The Status ◽  
Private And Public ◽  
Research Findings

In 2008, Brazilian legislators approved a law that added music on a mandatory basis to the basic national school curriculum. Despite the possibilities afforded by this legislation, music educators affirm that many questions remain due to its ambiguity. Given the 2012 deadline for the implementation of this law, there is a need to understand how it was enacted across diverse settings. This study considers the implementation from the perspective of music teachers. Thus, in this interview study, we seek to understand the status of music education throughout the country according to the perspectives of music educators from private and public schools. Such perspectives are situated within reviews of educational history, legislation, policy, and research. Findings point toward the need to (a) address a shortage of music teachers; (b) better define the preparation of professional music educators; and (c) identify pedagogies which are likely to have the greatest impact in implementing this new law.

Poverty, Academic Achievement, and Giftedness: A Literature Review

2017 ◽  
Vol 62 (1) ◽  
pp. 37-55 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paula Olszewski-Kubilius ◽  
Susan Corwith
Keyword(s):  
Academic Achievement ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Gifted Students ◽  
Talent Development ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Gifted Children ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Students In Poverty ◽  
Identification Practices

In this article, we review research on poverty, both poverty rates and the effects of poverty on academic achievement more generally and on the identification and services for low-income gifted children specifically. This review sets the stage for further discussion of the research findings on identification practices including the efficacy of various approaches to increase the identification of gifted students in poverty. We then review research on the effectiveness of programs designed specifically to identify students with potential and support them through talent development services. Finally, we conclude the literature review with recommendations for future research.

Peer Mentoring and Peer Tutoring Among K–12 Students: A Literature Review

2017 ◽  
Vol 36 (2) ◽  
pp. 13-21 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrew Goodrich
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Music Education ◽  
Peer Mentoring ◽  
Music Teachers ◽  
Music Educators ◽  
Music Programs ◽  
Future Studies ◽  
Education Literature ◽  
K 12

The purpose of this literature review is to examine research on peer mentoring among K–12 students to assist practitioners with how to incorporate these instructional techniques into their own music programs. Primary themes across the music education literature of peer mentoring include the role of music teachers, the role of students as they learn from each other, and the role of socialization. This article concludes with implications for music educators and recommendations for future studies to inform practice and to guide further research into peer mentoring among K–12 students.

Understanding an Invisible Minority: A Literature Review of LGBTQ+ Persons in Music Education

2021 ◽  
pp. 875512332110157
Author(s):  
Brian J. Panetta
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Music Education ◽  
Minority Groups ◽  
Music Teachers ◽  
Minority Group ◽  
Music Educators ◽  
Music Curriculum ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
Lgbtq Students ◽  
Music Classrooms

The topics of inclusivity and diversity in music education have drawn increased attention to how different minority groups experience music education. Unlike concerns surrounding most gender and race issues, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer, and other sexual and/or gender minority (LGBTQ+) students and teachers are not always as visibly identifiable as other minority groups and therefore can easily be overlooked. In this literature review, I examine research specific to the LGBTQ+ community, representing an invisible minority group in music classrooms with the aim to raise awareness of the unique obstacles that LGBTQ+ music teachers and students face, so that further discussions engaging music educators might have a stronger knowledge base. Findings suggests that many LGBTQ+ music educators struggle to fully embrace their identity, often having to negotiate professional and personal personalities out of fear or uncertainty. Although music classrooms are often considered safe spaces for LGBTQ+ students, the music curriculum should be more inclusive.

scholarly journals Continuity of Music Education during the Covid-19 Pandemic in the Society 5.0 Era

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 321-331
Author(s):  
Richard Junior Kapoyos ◽  
Laura Megawaty Manalu
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Music Education ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Virtual World ◽  
Industrial Revolution ◽  
Music Educators ◽  
Research Results ◽  
Social Orders ◽  
Conceptual Research ◽  
At Home

Education in Indonesia from elementary to college has experienced a change in the learning process caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, one of them is learning in the field of music, which was originally offline and later because of this pandemic learning was carried out online. The government's policy is to carry out all activities at home, in order to cut the chain of the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic, which is a tough test for music educators. These changes occur because of the community's efforts to adapt to new needs, conditions, and conditions that arise in line with the growth of society. Not finished with the issue of the Industrial Revolution 4.0, now people are faced with back with the issue of society 5.0, objects and all existing social orders integrated with the virtual world. The purpose of this research to determine continuity of music education during the Covid-19 pandemic in the era of the Society 5.0. The method used is literature review, namely using various sources of reference both from research results and from the thoughts of other authors. The results of this conceptual research are expected to provide local wisdom values because music is one of the important elements for society in facing a changing era.

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