International Teacher Perspectives On Using Computers to Teach Music

Author

Jun-Ting Sun, Indiana State University

Date of Award

Spring 8-1-2008

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Music (MM)

Department

Music

First Advisor

S. Alex Ruthmann

Second Advisor

Dennis Ballard

Third Advisor

Paul Bro

Abstract

This study investigated how four expert teachers from Australia, Japan, Taiwan and the United States integrated computers into their music classrooms. Through the use of qualitative interviewing methodology (Kvale, 1996), in-depth interviews were conducted between the participants and the researcher. The questions focused on the decision making process behind how these expert teachers chose to integrate technology in their music classes as well as the impact of various cultural, societal, and political influences (parents, teachers, students, school administrators, government officials and policy, and the community) on the development and implementation of their curriculum. Findings from this study suggest that music teachers in Taiwan should use computers within the context of more creative activities in music education, and that computer technologies have more educational value as a music-making instrument, instead of an auxiliary tool.

Recommended Citation

Sun, Jun-Ting, "International Teacher Perspectives On Using Computers to Teach Music" (2008). All-Inclusive List of Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 3730.
https://scholars.indianastate.edu/etds/3730