Abstract
![CDATA[This study, a result of international cooperation, is part of a larger study on Students’ Attitudes: Creative Arts National and Overseas Associates (CASANOVA), which involves 939 preservice non-specialist primary school student teachers (82% females and 18% males) from five countries (Australia, Namibia, South Africa, USA (Illinois) and Ireland). Initially the study identifies the students’ perceptions of their background and abilities in relation to music and music education. Secondly it examines if there is a difference between male students’ and female students’ perceptions of their own background and abilities. Finally, the study investigates if there is a relationship between students’ country and their perceptions of their background and confidence in music and music education. Results indicated that only about 20% of the students felt they had a good music background and male responses were generally similar to female responses. There were significant differences between countries in relation to both musical background and confidence in relation to music education. Based on the results of this survey, suggestions are made to enhance international interactions as we learn from each other about the successes and possible weaknesses of various international educational systems.]]
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Proceedings of the University of Western Sydney Education Research Conference 2003: (Re) Visioning Education |
| Publisher | University of Western Sydney |
| Number of pages | 1 |
| Publication status | Published - 2003 |
| Event | University of Western Sydney Education Research Conference - Duration: 1 Jan 2003 → … |
Conference
| Conference | University of Western Sydney Education Research Conference |
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| Period | 1/01/03 → … |
Keywords
- music
- instruction and study
- student teachers
- attitudes
- self-perception
- cross-cultural studies