Music Education Research: An Introduction - Paperback
by Peter Miksza (Author), Julia T. Shaw (Author), Lauren Kapalka Richerme (Author)
Designed to be used as a primary text in introductory research methods courses, Music Education Research: An Introduction aims to orient even the most novice researchers toward basic concepts and methodologies. Offering sustained attention to historical, philosophical, qualitative, quantitative, and action research approaches, the book includes overviews of how to read, interpret, design, and implement research within each framework. Readers will also find advice for conducting a review of research literature, scholarly writing, and disseminating research. All in all, the book serves as an invitation to consider how conducting research can serve to satisfy curiosities while also contributing to our collective professional knowledge. Drawing from classroom-tested material and the authors' many collective years of experience as instructors of research method courses and mentors to music education graduate students, this book is a must-have resource for masters and doctoral students in search of a thorough and approachable overview of music education research.
Peter Miksza is Professor of Music Education at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music and an affiliate member of the Indiana University Cognitive Science Program. He serves as Editor of the Journal of Research in Music Education.
Julia T. Shaw is Associate Professor of Music Education at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, where she teaches courses in qualitative research, college music teaching, choral methods, and inclusive participatory music practices. Lauren Kapalka Richerme is Associate Professor of Music Education at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, where she teaches undergraduate and graduate courses on philosophy, sociology, and instrumental methods. Phillip M. Hash is Professor of Music Education at Illinois State University. He is also a member of the Executive Committee of the Society for Research in Music Education, and currently serves as a reviewer for the Journal of Historical Research in Music Education and the Journal of Band Research. Donald A. Hodges served as Covington Distinguished Professor of Music Education and Director of the Music Research Institute (2003-2013) and is currently Professor Emeritus at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.Made with care and unconditionally loved by our customers, this signature bestseller exceeds all expectations.
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