Research Questions
· What type of pedagogy is best for addressing diverse learners in a music class?
· To what degree will the integration of technology such as interactive whiteboard lessons/activities help all music students retain music theory?
· What is the effect of using a music composition program such as Finale or Sibelius with developing music students and the retention of beginning music theory?
In order to collect data, it is my hypothesis I will be taking a quantitative research approach; more specifically a group comparison design for my research. I want to collect and investigate cause-and-effect relationships to grasp a better understanding of how to get students placed in my music elective course to retain the information from grading period to grading period and by the end of the semester. It is among the students who are “placed” in my elective courses that I have observed who struggle with retention and focus and it is this group students along with the students who “elected” to take the course that I want to engage and help instill a passion for the performing arts so that they will be better prepared for the 21st century job market as far as critical thinking, creativity, and being cultured and a well rounded individual is concerned. I also predict that I will be using some of the steps from the constant comparative method as well for data collection from my students.
· What type of pedagogy is best for addressing diverse learners in a music class?
· To what degree will the integration of technology such as interactive whiteboard lessons/activities help all music students retain music theory?
· What is the effect of using a music composition program such as Finale or Sibelius with developing music students and the retention of beginning music theory?
In order to collect data, it is my hypothesis I will be taking a quantitative research approach; more specifically a group comparison design for my research. I want to collect and investigate cause-and-effect relationships to grasp a better understanding of how to get students placed in my music elective course to retain the information from grading period to grading period and by the end of the semester. It is among the students who are “placed” in my elective courses that I have observed who struggle with retention and focus and it is this group students along with the students who “elected” to take the course that I want to engage and help instill a passion for the performing arts so that they will be better prepared for the 21st century job market as far as critical thinking, creativity, and being cultured and a well rounded individual is concerned. I also predict that I will be using some of the steps from the constant comparative method as well for data collection from my students.