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Journal of Research in Music Education | 1998

Empirical Description of the Pace of Music Instruction.

Robert A. Duke; Carol A. Prickett; Judith A. Jellison

The present study was designed to assess novice teachers* perceptions of timing in music instruction and to identify the aspects of timing that are associated with positive perceptions of instructional pacing. We selected eight 1-3-minute excerpts from teaching-practicum videotapes of four novice teachers teaching in a choral rehearsal, a band rehearsal, and two elementary music classrooms. Each teacher appeared in two excerpts that differed with regard to the pace of instruction depicted in each. Novice teachers (N = 44) viewed the videotaped excerpts and evaluated the pace of instruction along six semantic differential scales: fast—slow; appropriate—inappropriate; tense—relaxed; smooth-uneven; too fast-too slow; good-bad. Subjects discriminated among the faster and slower examples on five of the six evaluation dimensions, and among teachers on all six dimensions. Subjects rated the pace of instruction more positively when the rates of student performance episodes and teacher activity episodes were higher rather than lower, and when the mean durations of teacher and student activity were shorter rather than longer. These variables may function as operational measures of the pace of instruction in music performance.


International Journal of Music Education | 1998

Music and the special challenges of aging: a new frontier

Carol A. Prickett

The special challenges which aging people face, both the well-elderly and those manifesting dementia, are discussed. Data-based literature demonstrating ways in which music or music activities can uniquely address these challenges is outlined and discussed. Protocols which can help build a stronger body of information are reviewed.


Journal of Research in Music Education | 1998

Familiarity with Basic Song Repertoire: Music Education/Therapy Majors versus Elementary Education Majors.

Carol A. Prickett; Madeline S. Bridges

An audiotape of the tunes of 25 standard songs assumed to be known by everyone who has finished Grade 6 was played for 273 undergraduate music therapy and music education students and 306 elementary education students who were beginning a music skills class. Music majors identified significantly more tunes than did elementary education majors, but the means for both groups indicated that neither had developed a strong repertoire of standard songs outside the college classroom. Several songs that music educators have stated are very important for children to learn could not be identified by even half the students in either group. It is recommended that those preparing elementary education students emphasize building a song repertoire and that those teaching music therapy and education students consider adding this goal to appropriate courses.


Journal of Research in Music Education | 2000

A Comparison of the Basic Song Repertoire of Vocal/Choral and Instrumental Music Education Majors

Carol A. Prickett; Madeline S. Bridges

Following up on an earlier study, an audiotape of the tunes of 25 standard songs, assumed to be known by everyone who has finished 6th grade, was played for 135 undergraduate instrumental music education students and 79 undergraduate vocal/choral music education students. There was no significant difference in the ability of either group to identify the songs. The means for both groups indicated that neither had developed a strong repertoire of standard songs outside the college classroom. Several songs that music educators have stated are very important for children to learn could not be identified by even half the students in either group. It is recommended that professors preparing music education students for their future careers consider adding activities to music education courses that build a strong song repertoire.


The Journal of Aesthetic Education | 1990

Applications of research in music behavior

Clifford K. Madsen; Carol A. Prickett; J. Terry Gates; Education in America

This book is a compilation of current research that investigates various aspects of musical experience and stresses the practical applications and implications of investigating music behavior in a systematic, objective manner. Specifically, the book focuses on factors influencing the teaching of children; efficient methods for instructing future teachers; elements affecting musical perception, likes, and dislikes; and innovative efforts to investigate new areas of study. Recent studies by twenty-six nationally known educators that use objective strategies associated with experimental and behavioral research are presented to illustrate how people learn about music and how people are taught to make music. The research studies are introduced by an article emphasizing the usefulness of research literature in devising a teaching strategy and are grouped into four sections: Teaching Music to Children, Teaching Future Teachers, Preference and Perception, and New Horizons. The concluding article is an allegorical proposal for balance and perspective in the consideration of music education.


Journal of Music Therapy | 1991

The Use of Music to Aid Memory of Alzheimer's Patients

Carol A. Prickett; Randall S. Moore


Music Educators Journal | 1988

Applications of Research in Music Behavior

Albert LeBlanc; Clifford K. Madsen; Carol A. Prickett


Journal of Research in Music Education | 1987

The Effect of Differentially Focused Observation on Evaluation of Instruction

Robert A. Duke; Carol A. Prickett


Bulletin of the Council for Research in Music Education | 1992

Evaluation of Music Instruction by Musicians and Nonmusicians Assigned Differential Observation Tasks.

Carol A. Prickett; Robert A. Duke


Journal of Music Therapy | 2000

Song repertoire across the generations: a comparison of music therapy majors' and senior citizens' recognitions.

Carol A. Prickett; Madeline S. Bridges

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Robert A. Duke

University of Texas at Austin

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Albert LeBlanc

Michigan State University

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Judith A. Jellison

University of Texas at Austin

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