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ERIC Number: EJ1367656
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2022
Pages: 18
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-0190-4922
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Generation Z Leaders' Perspectives of Professional Organizations in Music Education
Nicole K. Ramsey
Contributions to Music Education, v47 p211-228 2022
Students from Generation Z (Gen Z) have entered undergraduate music education programs with differing perspectives from the generations before them, which may influence their involvement in professional organizations. Gen Z commonly includes anyone born between the years 1995 and 2010 (Seemiller & Grace, 2015). A better understanding of Gen Z music student leaders' perspectives of and experiences with professional organizations may improve these organizations' relevance to a new generation. The purpose of this qualitative inquiry was to explore four Gen Z National Association for Music Education (NAfME) Collegiate leaders' perspectives of the successes and struggles they face in the running of their chapter and their views on the role and benefits of professional organization membership. Qualitative data analysis resulted in participant descriptions and revealed three primary themes across all chapters: communication, member engagement, and professionalism. Gen Z participants viewed professional development, advocacy, and networking opportunities as the most important benefits of professional organization involvement.
Ohio Music Education Association. e-mail: contributions@omea-ohio.org; Web site: https://www.omea-ohio.org
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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