Characteristics of Early Childhood and Elementary General Music Methods Coursework for Preservice Music Teachers
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21635510 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Karen Salvador (0000-0003-4282-5265, Michigan State University, East Lansing, USA, corresponding author), Mara E Culp (0000-0002-2777-7173, University of Rochester) |
| Year | 2021 |
| Volume | 31 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 39-53 |
| Publication date | 2021-10-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Music Teacher Education (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1057-0837 • E-ISSN: 1945-0079 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/10570837211024529 |
| OpenAlex | W3182017903 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 3 |
| References cited | 19 |
Although many music teacher candidates begin university studies planning to teach secondary ensembles, most will ultimately be certified to teach younger children and may be called to do so. The purpose of this study was to examine how music teacher education programs prepare preservice music educators to teach music to children from birth through elementary school through coursework. We emailed survey invitations to representatives from 512 institutions accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music to prepare music educators. We received 134 usable responses (response rate = 26%). Nearly all respondents offered elementary general music methods (EGMM), and over three quarters required EGMM for all students in initial licensure programs. Only about one in ten responding institutions offered early childhood music methods (ECMM). We describe findings on EGMM and ECMM course structures, content, and materials as well as the employment status, degree background, and other qualifications of the person who typically taught this coursework
Coursework · Mathematics education · Music education · Pedagogy · Diverse Music Education Insights · Early Childhood Education and Development · Music Education and Analysis · Psychology
Music Teacher Education Program Practices
Methods of coping with social desirability bias
Career Influences of Music Education Audition Candidates
Preparedness of Instrumental Music Majors Teaching Elementary General Music
Perceptions of Beginning Teachers, Their Mentors, and Administrators Regarding Preservice Music Teacher Preparation
| Citations per year | 0.75 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2022 - 2025 (4) |
| Highly cited | No |