| Title: |
Elementary General Music: Perceptions and Aspirations of Preservice Music Teachers |
| Language: |
English |
| Authors: |
Jill A. Reese; Christa R. Kuebel (ORCID 0000-0002-8160-7386); Christina L. Svec |
| Source: |
Journal of Music Teacher Education. 2024 33(2):104-121. |
| Availability: |
SAGE Publications. 2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320. Tel: 800-818-7243; Tel: 805-499-9774; Fax: 800-583-2665; e-mail: journals@sagepub.com; Web site: https://sagepub.com |
| Peer Reviewed: |
Y |
| Page Count: |
18 |
| Publication Date: |
2024 |
| Document Type: |
Journal Articles; Reports - Research |
| Education Level: |
Higher Education; Postsecondary Education; Elementary Education |
| Descriptors: |
Preservice Teachers; Music Teachers; Teacher Attitudes; Occupational Aspiration; Elementary Education; Music Education; Self Esteem; Career Choice; Preferences; Specialization; Predictor Variables; Influences |
| DOI: |
10.1177/10570837231193101 |
| ISSN: |
1057-0837; 1945-0079 |
| Abstract: |
The purpose of this study was to gain a deeper understanding of preservice music educators' perceptions of elementary general music (EGM), pedagogical competencies, and specialization preference. Preservice music teachers responded to a survey about perceptions of personal experiences with EGM, preparation and comfort related to EGM, and confidence in the ability to teach content and skills common in EGM curricula. Participants (n = 203) also answered questions about their preferred specialization and about factors that would influence their choice of job in the future. Most participants remembered having positive personal experiences with general music in elementary school and believe it is important for future musical success. Confidence in content and skills common in teaching EGM increases as they progress through their degree program. Most identify ensemble teaching and middle and high school grades as their future aspirations. Significant predictors of future career choice included undergraduate major and comfort teaching. |
| Abstractor: |
As Provided |
| Entry Date: |
2024 |
| Accession Number: |
EJ1407582 |
| Database: |
ERIC |