Innovators in the Classroom: In-service Teachers Creating and Implementing Non-Band, -Choir, and -Orchestra Courses in Their High Schools

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Main Author: Tracy, Elizabeth Joan
Language:English
Published: Case Western Reserve University School of Graduate Studies / OhioLINK 2018
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Online Access:http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=case1523004518027062
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spelling ndltd-OhioLink-oai-etd.ohiolink.edu-case15230045180270622021-08-03T07:05:53Z Innovators in the Classroom: In-service Teachers Creating and Implementing Non-Band, -Choir, and -Orchestra Courses in Their High Schools Tracy, Elizabeth Joan Music Education music education curriculum teacher agency non-BCO nontraditional music education non-participants The purpose of this multiple case study was to explore teachers’ experiences increating and implementing a new music elective outside of the traditional ensembleparadigm. The questions guiding this research were: (a) What influences a musiceducator’s choice to create and implement non-band, -choir, and -orchestra (non-BCO)courses? (b) What are the philosophical, pedagogical, and organizational experiencesteachers encounter in the process of creating and implementing a non-BCO course? (c)What resources, education, or experiences do music educators call upon in creating anon-BCO course? (d) What social, academic, musical, and financial effects dostakeholders observe in the school after the implementation of a non-BCO course?To answer these questions, I employed multiple case study methodology andcollected data at three field sites. Primary participants were educators who created andimplemented a new non-BCO course. Secondary participants were administrators andother educators who worked with the primary participant. At each school, I conductedinterviews with participants, observed class meetings, and collected course artifacts.Data analysis included attribute, structural, and open coding, followed by an examinationof the data with regard to the research questions and emergent themes. After the individual case analyses and reports were finished, I began cross-case analysis anddeveloped themes in reference to the research questions. After completing cross-caseanalysis, I made five assertions about the quintain. In this research, the teachers whocreated non-BCO courses in their schools (a) wanted to provide a specific experience fortheir students, (b) described common but not identical experiences in the process, (c)found ways to achieve their goal, (d) received support from administrators, and (e)implemented their courses alongside BCO electives. The implications for school musicteacher were: cultivate and strengthen administrator support and consider non-BCOcourse topics and student interests. One implication for school administrators was tosupport non-BCO course creation. Finally, there were three implications for musicteacher educators, which included: provide experiences that promote an openness towardnon-BCO music courses; prepare students to build positive relationships with their futureadministrators; and, provide students with opportunities to develop the skill of “figuringit out.” 2018-06-04 English text Case Western Reserve University School of Graduate Studies / OhioLINK http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=case1523004518027062 http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=case1523004518027062 unrestricted This thesis or dissertation is protected by copyright: all rights reserved. It may not be copied or redistributed beyond the terms of applicable copyright laws.
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topic Music Education
music education
curriculum
teacher agency
non-BCO
nontraditional music education
non-participants
spellingShingle Music Education
music education
curriculum
teacher agency
non-BCO
nontraditional music education
non-participants
Tracy, Elizabeth Joan
Innovators in the Classroom: In-service Teachers Creating and Implementing Non-Band, -Choir, and -Orchestra Courses in Their High Schools
author Tracy, Elizabeth Joan
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title Innovators in the Classroom: In-service Teachers Creating and Implementing Non-Band, -Choir, and -Orchestra Courses in Their High Schools
title_short Innovators in the Classroom: In-service Teachers Creating and Implementing Non-Band, -Choir, and -Orchestra Courses in Their High Schools
title_full Innovators in the Classroom: In-service Teachers Creating and Implementing Non-Band, -Choir, and -Orchestra Courses in Their High Schools
title_fullStr Innovators in the Classroom: In-service Teachers Creating and Implementing Non-Band, -Choir, and -Orchestra Courses in Their High Schools
title_full_unstemmed Innovators in the Classroom: In-service Teachers Creating and Implementing Non-Band, -Choir, and -Orchestra Courses in Their High Schools
title_sort innovators in the classroom: in-service teachers creating and implementing non-band, -choir, and -orchestra courses in their high schools
publisher Case Western Reserve University School of Graduate Studies / OhioLINK
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