To be described as talented – What do we really mean? The gene for talent does not exist. However, many people[…]
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Classroom and instrumental motivation research in Music Education
To be described as talented – What do we really mean? The gene for talent does not exist. However, many people[…]
Read moreTeacher motivation Adaptive and maladaptive work motivation among teachers. I am very interested in how and what keeps teachers motivated.[…]
Read moreAn investigation on the effects of piano training on executive functions of preschool children. A recent Ph.D thesis (Qiu, 2015) has[…]
Read moreA study of inspiring music teachers Inspiring Australian Music Teachers Jennifer Robinson has recently completed a Master of Music thesis[…]
Read moreThe positive relationship between music learning and academic achievement. Recent research (Roden et al, 2014; Young et al, 2014; Johnson[…]
Read moreWalter and Walter (2015) present a compelling argument of how brain research can inform skill development in musicians, particularly music students. Practice is important in musical skill development and there has been some major inroads into the understanding of musical skill development and expertise in musicians with deliberate practice. What is not fully understood is how the brain responds to varying amounts of practice. We do know the neural pathways in the brain will change with myelination leading to improved connectivity within the networks of the brain of highly trained musicians. Further research is needed so that teachers can use this knowledge to improve music teaching and help students develop musical expertise.
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Read moreGender differences in instrumental music practice Are there gender differences in instrumental music practice? Hallam, et al. (2016) have recently[…]
Read moreMusical aspirations: The development of expertise Hallam, et al. (2016) have recently released results of a large-scale study of adolescent musicians,[…]
Read moreNeuromyths: Why do they still exist? I came across this article which I believe is relevant to music education, as many[…]
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