Jan Kane

Lecturer, School of Education, Macquarie University, New South Wales, Australia

Music Teaching what are we Afraid of?
A Discussion of Factors Affecting Music Teaching Efficacy and
Implications for new Learning in Pre-service Professional Training

Abstract

This paper will link to the conference theme of new learning. It will examine the factors affecting the teaching confidence and beliefs of pre-service teachers related to music education in primary schooling and discuss new approaches to professional development in music education to overcome anxiety and improve self-efficacy. The paper will report on a current longitudinal study being undertaken at Macquarie University focusing on pre-service teacher education students. The study aims to identify factors which affect music teaching self-efficacy and any changes which occur over time as a result of professional development. Early results indicate that, despite a significant proportion of subjects having had some background in formal music learning and, all subjects having completing the initial stage of their professional preparation, there is still a great reluctance to teach music in primary schools. Results will be examined and implications discussed for the refinement of current professional training and the development of new learning approaches in pre-service teacher education programs.

Bionote

I am currently the Co-ordinator of the third year of the Primary Teacher Education Program at Macquarie University. My background is in primary education and music and the arts. The main focus of my work over the past nine years at Macquarie University, has been the professional development of pre-service teachers and overall responsibility for the Creative Arts curriculum area. I am currently undertaking a PhD study into the factors affecting music teaching self-efficacy in pre-service teacher education students.

Presentation Type
30 min. Paper

Presentation Equipment and Other Requests
An overhead projector is all that will be required

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Country
Australia