TY - JOUR
T1 - The Influence of Professional Identity on Teaching Practice: Experiences of Four Music Educators
AU - Carrillo, Carmen
AU - Baguley, Margaret
AU - Vilar, Mercè
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© International Society for Music Education: ISME.
PY - 2015/5/5
Y1 - 2015/5/5
N2 - This study explores the influence of professional identity on the teaching practice of four school music educators, two from Spain and two from Australia. Narrative inquiry methodology was utilized in order to investigate the full spectrum of their musical experiences, ranging from their earliest childhood memories to their current positions in the education sector. In the course of the co-construction of the narratives, two recurrent themes emerged: strategies to improve practice and teaching approaches. Despite the obvious cultural and institutional differences, there was a marked correlation of these themes in terms of their contribution to the formation of each of the participants' professional identities. Although these findings are derived from a small number of participants they may provide insights for specialist music educators, teacher educators programs, and for those considering a career in music education.
AB - This study explores the influence of professional identity on the teaching practice of four school music educators, two from Spain and two from Australia. Narrative inquiry methodology was utilized in order to investigate the full spectrum of their musical experiences, ranging from their earliest childhood memories to their current positions in the education sector. In the course of the co-construction of the narratives, two recurrent themes emerged: strategies to improve practice and teaching approaches. Despite the obvious cultural and institutional differences, there was a marked correlation of these themes in terms of their contribution to the formation of each of the participants' professional identities. Although these findings are derived from a small number of participants they may provide insights for specialist music educators, teacher educators programs, and for those considering a career in music education.
KW - music teacher identity
KW - music teaching practice
KW - narrative inquiry
KW - professional development
KW - teacher collaboration
KW - teacher reflection
KW - teaching approaches
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U2 - 10.1177/0255761415582348
DO - 10.1177/0255761415582348
M3 - Article
SN - 0255-7614
VL - 33
SP - 451
EP - 462
JO - International Journal of Music Education
JF - International Journal of Music Education
IS - 4
ER -