ERIC Number: EJ810365
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2008
Pages: 5
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-1048-3713
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Parents' Viewpoints Concerning the Value of Preschool Summer Camps
McDowell, Carol
General Music Today, v22 n1 p19-23 2008
Using data from a parent survey, the author examined factors that influenced parents to enroll their children in a 5-day summer music camp. Survey questions included (a) What were the determining factors for enrolling your child in the class? (b) What activities did your child enjoy/value the most? (c) What musical activities do you and your child participate in at home? and (d) What activities did the parent participate in at home or while in school? Learning new music activities to share together, developing skills to help their children in day care, and having fun sharing music were the top reasons cited. Musical implications of early childhood teacher training and previous parent involvement are discussed. (Contains 2 tables.)
Descriptors: Music Education, Music Activities, Parent Participation, Parent Attitudes, Summer Programs, Day Camp Programs, Preschool Children, Preschool Teachers, Preservice Teacher Education, Child Development, Singing, Movement Education, Parents as Teachers
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Early Childhood Education; Higher Education
Audience: Parents
Language: English
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