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Download full textMorin, Francine L. – 1989
This curriculum and instructional plan for Canadian schools is based on a study of the tradition of steelbands of Trinidad. The primary aim of the study was to move toward understanding how Trinidadian people view, experience, explain, and order specific elements of their musical world. The study proposed a curriculum and instructional plan for…
Descriptors: Applied Music, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Elementary Education
PDF pending restorationMorin, Francine L. – 1989
Conducted during the Institute for Steelband Playing held in 1988, this study's aim was to understand how Trinidadian people view, experience, explain, and order specific elements of their musical world, with the goal of providing an information base for establishing steelband programs in Canadian schools. The study focused on (1) How did the…
Descriptors: Applied Music, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Elementary Education
Peer reviewedDrago, Marganne – Music Educators Journal, 1993
Contends that there is a large and enthusiastic audience for introductory music courses at the college level. Describes a one-semester basic music course for non-music majors with three basic components: informing, listening, and performing. Concludes that this experience provides singular opportunity for many students to learn about music. (CFR)
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Course Content, Course Descriptions, Curriculum Design
Peer reviewedDunnigan, Patrick – Music Educators Journal, 1993
Argues that music educators must begin to use computers in classroom management and instruction. Discusses the results of the Michigan Computer Music Survey that indicated that 50% of band and orchestra instructors were using computers in their work. Provides suggestions for purchasing and using computers in music education. (CFR)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Curriculum Design
Peer reviewedAppell, Claudia J. – Music Educators Journal, 1993
Asserts that the use of electronic keyboards enables music educators to incorporate technological advances into instruction and take advantage of the popularity of electronic and computerized keyboards. Discusses advantages of electronic keyboard instruction related to student motivation and behavior. Describes methods of incorporating…
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Curriculum Design, Educational Strategies, Educational Technology
Peer reviewedWalczyk, Eugenia Bulawa – Music Educators Journal, 1993
Contends music education can help hearing-impaired students achieve both academic and social goals of Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (1990). Describes instructional content and methods of elementary program utilizing sign language, vocal music, and keyboard computer music systems. Concludes with description of school performance in…
Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Disabilities, Educational Strategies, Elementary Education
