What factors influence whether and how Norwegian kindergarten teachers sing with children? Results of a national survey
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21717763 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Jens Knigge (0000-0002-3910-7716, Nord University, corresponding author), Ingrid Danbolt (OsloMet), Liv Anna Hagen (OsloMet), Siri Haukenes (OsloMet), Thomas Nguyen (0000-0003-3014-872X, Queen Maud University College), Thomas T Nguyen (0000-0002-1037-3068, Queen Maud University College) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 27 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 361-380 |
| Publication date | 2025-08-08 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Music Education Research (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1461-3808 • E-ISSN: 1469-9893 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/14613808.2025.2540939 |
| OpenAlex | W4413208548 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 31 |
This study investigates the factors influencing Norwegian kindergarten teachers’ singing practices with children. Utilising a national survey (N = 453) and multiple regression analyses, it explores how teachers’ professional competence, personal characteristics, and contexts shape their engagement in singing activities. The results indicate that teachers’ self-assessed musical competence, as measured by the Goldsmiths Musical Sophistication Index (GOLD-MSI), is a particularly strong predictor of the frequency and methods of singing. Teachers’ beliefs about the benefits of singing for children's development also influence their singing frequency, reinforcing the importance of pedagogical beliefs in educational practices. Notably, formal music courses in teacher education were found to have a minimal impact, primarily affecting the methods rather than the frequency of singing. The findings underscore the complex interplay of contextual factors, teachers’ characteristics, and teachers’ professional competence in shaping musical activities in early childhood education
Developmental psychology · Mathematics education · Music education · Norwegian · Pedagogy · Preschool education · Diverse Music Education Insights · Early Childhood Education and Development · Neuroscience and Music Perception · Psychology
| Citations per year | 2 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2026 - 2026 (1) |
| Highly cited | No |