ERIC Number: EJ1447582
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2024-Sep
Pages: 6
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ISSN: ISSN-0963-8253
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At Fircroft, We Sing: Introducing Communal Singing as a New Traditional Practice at Fircroft College of Adult Education
Zoe Mabbs; Holly Henderson
FORUM: for promoting 3-19 comprehensive education, v66 n3 p80-85 2024
This short article gives an account of introducing the tradition of communal singing to Fircroft College of Adult Education in Birmingham, UK. Fircroft is an adult residential college and has its roots in the Danish folk high school movement. Communal singing is a strong tradition of this movement, but the practice has not been used in Fircroft for many years. During the academic year 2023-24, we incorporated this practice as a new tradition in the college. Here, we explain the reasons for introducing the tradition and reflect on our experiences, including identifying the challenges of developing truly inclusive collective practices.
Descriptors: Singing, Educational Practices, Adult Students, College Students, Folk Culture, Foreign Countries, Cultural Influences, Experience, Barriers, Inclusion, Program Implementation
Lawrence Wishart. Central Books Building, Freshwater Road, Chadwell Heath, London RM8 1RX, UK. Tel: 44-20-8597-0090; e-mail: forum@lwbooks.co.uk; Web site: https://journals.lwbooks.co.uk/forum
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Adult Education; Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: United Kingdom (Birmingham)
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