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Pupils' Perceptions of Informal Learning in School Music Lessons
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Hallam, Susan; Creech, Andrea; McQueen, Hilary – Music Education Research, 2018
Music education has faced considerable challenges in trying to bridge the gap between music in young people's lives and that taking place in the classroom. The 'Musical Futures' initiative aimed to devise new and imaginative ways of engaging young people, aged 11-19, in music activities through a process of informal learning based initially on…
Descriptors: Student Attitudes, Informal Education, Music, Music Education
The Facilitator of Community Music-Making with Older Learners: Characteristics, Motivations and Challenges
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Hallam, Susan; Creech, Andrea; McQueen, Hilary; Varvarigou, Maria; Gaunt, Helena – International Journal of Music Education, 2016
Although there is now an accepted need for initiatives that support older people's well-being, little attention has been paid to the role of those facilitating such activities. This research explored the benefits and challenges for those working in facilitating musical activities with older people. The research was undertaken at three UK case…
Descriptors: Facilitators (Individuals), Music Activities, Motivation, Barriers
Teachers' Perceptions of the Impact on Students of the Musical Futures Approach
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Hallam, Susan; Creech, Andrea; McQueen, Hilary – Music Education Research, 2017
Music education has faced considerable challenges in trying to bridge the gap between music in young people's lives and that taking place in the classroom. The "Musical Futures" (MF) initiative aimed to devise new and imaginative ways of engaging young people, aged 11-19, in music activities through a process of informal learning based…
Descriptors: Teacher Attitudes, Music, Music Education, Music Teachers
What Impact Does Teaching Music Informally in the Classroom Have on Teachers, and Their Pedagogy?
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Hallam, Susan; Creech, Andrea; McQueen, Hilary – Music Education Research, 2017
The aim of this research was to explore the impact of the adoption of the Musical Futures (MF) approach on secondary school music teachers working in MF Champion schools. The research took place over 3 years in 3 phases with 28 teachers completing questionnaires exploring the impact on their confidence, skills and pedagogy and 30 being interviewed…
Descriptors: Music Education, Music Teachers, Music, Questionnaires