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Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 283-313 |
Journal | British Journal of Music Education |
Volume | 25 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2008 |
Keywords
- Action research
- music education
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In: British Journal of Music Education, Vol. 25, No. 3, 2008, p. 283-313.
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T1 - The characteristics of action research in music education
AU - Cain, T.
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PY - 2008
Y1 - 2008
N2 - This review article discusses the use of action research in music education, its potential for producing knowledge and improving practice. This is situated in an analysis of action research studies in music education. The review demonstrates that action research in music education focuses on a wide variety of subject matter, integrates research and action, is collaborative, grounded in a body of existing knowledge, and leads to powerful learning for the participants. However, few action research projects are cyclical, deal with aspects of social transformation, or broad historical, political or ideological contexts, and there is little focus on reflexivity. The review suggests that, in order to undertake high-quality action research, researchers need a good understanding of action research, a focused use of research literature and a defensible position with regard to data analysis and the generation of trustworthy findings.
AB - This review article discusses the use of action research in music education, its potential for producing knowledge and improving practice. This is situated in an analysis of action research studies in music education. The review demonstrates that action research in music education focuses on a wide variety of subject matter, integrates research and action, is collaborative, grounded in a body of existing knowledge, and leads to powerful learning for the participants. However, few action research projects are cyclical, deal with aspects of social transformation, or broad historical, political or ideological contexts, and there is little focus on reflexivity. The review suggests that, in order to undertake high-quality action research, researchers need a good understanding of action research, a focused use of research literature and a defensible position with regard to data analysis and the generation of trustworthy findings.
KW - Action research
KW - music education
U2 - 10.1017/S0265051708008115
DO - 10.1017/S0265051708008115
M3 - Article (journal)
SN - 0265-0517
VL - 25
SP - 283
EP - 313
JO - British Journal of Music Education
JF - British Journal of Music Education
IS - 3
ER -