Musical expression in the training of future primary education teachers in Galicia

In this article, we present the results of a study about the perceptions of students studying for a degree in primary education about their music-teaching knowledge and their training needs in that area. The study was carried out in three public universities in Galicia (Spain). Using a quantitative...

Full description

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Published in:International journal of music education 2021-02, Vol.39 (1), p.50-65
Main Authors: Rosa-Napal, Francisco César, Muñoz-Carril, Pablo-César, González-Sanmamed, Mercedes, Romero Tabeayo, Isabel
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Core curriculum
Curricula
Educational Needs
Foreign Countries
Gender Differences
Interdisciplinary aspects
Knowledge Level
Listening Skills
Music
Music Activities
Music Education
Music Theory
Musical Instruments
National Curriculum
Place of Residence
Preservice Teacher Education
Preservice Teachers
Primary Education
Singing
Student Attitudes
Student Characteristics
Students
Teacher education
Teachers
Teaching
Training needs
Citations: Items that this one cites
Items that cite this one
Online Access:Get full text
Tags: Add Tag
No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!
Description
Summary:In this article, we present the results of a study about the perceptions of students studying for a degree in primary education about their music-teaching knowledge and their training needs in that area. The study was carried out in three public universities in Galicia (Spain). Using a quantitative methodological approach, a questionnaire was used to collect data from 302 participants. The results indicate some gaps in their practical, theoretical, and teaching knowledge related to musical expression which would have to be addressed through continued training during their professional practice. These gaps could also be considered in the design of teaching plans for teachers’ initial training. Considering that music is part of the primary education curriculum, and most people’s daily lives, careful thought is needed about the elements making up future teachers’ training. The measures which are adopted as a result will determine the use that will be made of music, both academically and as an interdisciplinary teaching resource.
ISSN:0255-7614
1744-795X
DOI:10.1177/0255761420919566