Adapted action research as an instructional strategy in a music teacher education programme in Hong Kong

Adapted action research as an instructional strategy in a music teacher education programme in Hong Kong

• Wong, Marina W. Y. Dept of Education Studies, Hong Kong Baptist University

Music Education Research, 13(1), 107-120, 2011

Routledge

2011

• G Curriculum, Teaching & Learning: Specific Disciplines
  • GF Humanities & Arts
    • GFA Teaching Objectives, Curriculum & Evaluation
• M Teachers & Education for Teachers
  • MA Professional Education for Teachers

Educational Strategies Curriculum Development Music Action Research Music Teachers Reflective Teaching Music Education Teacher Education Programs Faculty Development Teaching Methods Faculty Workload Higher Education

• Hong Kong

• 1997.7 onwards

• Post-Secondary Education

This study explores how adapted action research could act as a catalyst for change in curriculum development and be used as an instructional strategy in a music teacher education programme to enhance the reflective practice of student-teachers. Two cases of in-service, part-time student-teachers of a music teacher programme who conducted an individually adapted action research project are documented. Qualitative data was collected. Triangulation and discussion with participants were used to verify the findings. The findings indicate that teachers valued the enhanced opportunity for them not only to reflect and improve professional practice in teaching, but also to help their students to learn better. Teachers experienced positive classroom changes and developed ownership of their professional growth. Constraints noted include the lack of experience in action research at the beginning, and the lack of time for teachers to prepare curriculum materials, given their heavy workload of teaching.
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http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14613808.2011.553280 ]

• English

Journal Articles

• 14613808

• 10.1080/14613808.2011.553280

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2011-06-10