MENC handbook of research methodologies / edited by Richard Colwell.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Colwell, Richard.

Music Educators National Conference (U.S.)

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Music--Instruction and study.

Music.

Physical Description:

xi, 404 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2006.

Summary:

Combining key selections from the classic MENC Handbook of Research on Music Teaching and Learning (Schirmer, 1992) and the widely acclaimed New Handbook of Research on Music Teaching and Learning (Oxford, 2002), the MENC Handbook of Research Methodologies presents comprehensive coverage of the most important issues in music education research in a handy and accessible format. A distinguished team of internationally recognized experts offers cogent and concise insights that provide readers with up-to-date information and references. The volume covers the most important topics in this field, including the role of research in music education, philosophical, historical, qualitative, and quantitative research, and assessment and its relationship to research.

Practical and affordable, this volume will prove essential for students and scholars of music education. It is both an excellent starting point for those looking to gain an orientation to the field, and an up-to-date reference guide to the most effective strategies for experienced researchers, instructors, and pedagogues.

Contents:

1 Toward a Philosophical Foundation for Music Education Research / Bennett Reimer 3

2 Maintaining Quality in Research and Reporting / Jack J. Heller, Edward J. P. O'Connor 38

3 Transforming Research in Music Education History / Gordon Cox 73

4 Quantitative Analysis / Edward P. Asmus, Rudolf E. Radocy 95

5 On Philosophical Method / Estelle Jorgensen 176

6 Assessment's Potential in Music Education / Richard Colwell 199

7 Qualitative Research Methodology in Music Education / Liora Bresler, Robert E. Stake 270

8 Contemporary Issues in Qualitative Research and Music Education / David J. Flinders, Carol P. Richardson 312

9 Trends in Data Acquisition and Knowledge Development / Lee R. Bartel 343.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0195189450

0195304551

OCLC:

60515284

Publisher Number:

9780195189452

9780195304558