Ian Cicco
Biographic Data
| ID | 5872439 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Ian Cicco |
| GIVEN NAMES | Ian |
| FAMILY NAME | Cicco |
| SIGNATURE | CICCO I |
| AFFILIATIONS | The University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS, USA |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-7854-4962 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 4 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 1 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 4 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2023 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Popular music in elementary classrooms
The purpose of this exploratory study was to investigate the self-reported practices of elementary music teachers ( N = 87) regarding popular music and their attitudes towards its role in elementary music curricula. Findings revealed that many elementary music teachers actively incorporate popular music into their instruction, with 65.1 per cent of participants reporting frequent or very frequent use. Participants held generally positive attitude…
Belonging in the American Orff-Schulwerk Association
As music educators around the world continue to seek inclusive professional communities that support teacher identity and belonging, understanding how these dynamics unfold within national organizations is critical. As such, the purpose of this mixed-methods study was to explore individuals’ sense of belonging to and identity within the American Orff-Schulwerk Association (AOS Association, n.d.). Ninety-three elementary music teachers completed a…
Aligning elementary music and secondary band programs
Boundary crossing in teacher education refers to stepping outside of one’s own pedagogical domain and learning about unfamiliar perspectives. Drawing on this theoretical perspective, the purpose of this collective case study was to examine perceptions of and approaches to vertical alignment between elementary and secondary music teacher education (MTEs). Participants included three elementary MTEs who completed Orff Schulwerk Levels I–III and thr…
Elementary Music Educators’ Use of Folk Songs With Racist Origins and Anti-Racist Pedagogical Practices
The purpose of this survey study was to investigate the self-reported practices of P–6 elementary general music teachers ( N = 275) regarding their experiences with American folk songs with racist origins. A secondary purpose was to examine P–6 elementary general music teachers’ familiarity with and incorporation of anti-racist pedagogical practices into their teaching. Data were collected through an online questionnaire. Out of 19 folk songs wit…
Elementary Music Educators’ Use of Folk Songs With Racist Origins and Anti-Racist Pedagogical Practices
The purpose of this survey study was to investigate the self-reported practices of P–6 elementary general music teachers ( N = 275) regarding their experiences with American folk songs with racist origins. A secondary purpose was to examine P–6 elementary general music teachers’ familiarity with and incorporation of anti-racist pedagogical practices into their teaching. Data were collected through an online questionnaire. Out of 19 folk songs wit…
Elementary Music Educators’ Use of Folk Songs With Racist Origins and Anti-Racist Pedagogical Practices
The purpose of this survey study was to investigate the self-reported practices of P–6 elementary general music teachers ( N = 275) regarding their experiences with American folk songs with racist origins. A secondary purpose was to examine P–6 elementary general music teachers’ familiarity with and incorporation of anti-racist pedagogical practices into their teaching. Data were collected through an online questionnaire. Out of 19 folk songs wit…
Aligning elementary music and secondary band programs
Boundary crossing in teacher education refers to stepping outside of one’s own pedagogical domain and learning about unfamiliar perspectives. Drawing on this theoretical perspective, the purpose of this collective case study was to examine perceptions of and approaches to vertical alignment between elementary and secondary music teacher education (MTEs). Participants included three elementary MTEs who completed Orff Schulwerk Levels I–III and thr…
Popular music in elementary classrooms
The purpose of this exploratory study was to investigate the self-reported practices of elementary music teachers ( N = 87) regarding popular music and their attitudes towards its role in elementary music curricula. Findings revealed that many elementary music teachers actively incorporate popular music into their instruction, with 65.1 per cent of participants reporting frequent or very frequent use. Participants held generally positive attitude…
Belonging in the American Orff-Schulwerk Association
As music educators around the world continue to seek inclusive professional communities that support teacher identity and belonging, understanding how these dynamics unfold within national organizations is critical. As such, the purpose of this mixed-methods study was to explore individuals’ sense of belonging to and identity within the American Orff-Schulwerk Association (AOS Association, n.d.). Ninety-three elementary music teachers completed a…
Diverse Music Education Insights (4 works) · Music education (3 works) · Art Education and Development (2 works) · Musical (2 works) · Neuroscience and Music Perception (2 works) · Anthropology (1 works) · Art (1 works) · Critical Race Theory in Education (1 works) · Enthusiasm (1 works) · Equity (law (1 works)