Publications
Check out our latest publications below and learn more about the studies we are currently conducting...
Teachers’ perceptions on current piano use in the elementary general music classroom
Elementary music teachers are usually stereotyped as standing behind a piano, directing children to sing. But is that stereotype valid, or is it outdated? Check out this fascinating article concerning current classroom piano use in Update: Application of Research in Music Education
Teachers’ perceptions on a cappella singing in the elementary general music classroom.
Children singing often comes to mind when we think about a music classroom, but what do music teachers think of singing a cappella versus singing with accompaniment? This study poses that very thought-provoking question and explores current perceptions regarding this common practice.
Observed and reported a cappella singing in the elementary general music classroom
Singing is ubiquitous in the music classroom, but does it occur as much as teachers intend? Do teachers' perceptions of their teaching practices match the actual amount of singing occuring in their classrooms? Dr. Valerie Baker directly compared teachers' classroom teaching practices to observed behaviors, and the results were thought-provoking...
Teachers’ perceptions of current music teaching evaluation practices
While almost no one enjoys being assessed, evaluations are a critical part of teaching, both in and of the practice. But are current teaching evaluation practices worth the time and effort given them? Are there unrecognized benefits? This ongoing study seeks to gain insight into teachers' perceptions of their own evaluative practices.