Overcoming disadvantage for low socio-economic-status students through Orff-style approach to meeting challenges of music in senior years of high school

Anne Power

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    Abstract

    In this article, part of a wider study, the focus is on the exploration of music in senior years of high school. In 2009, the research project, Teachers for a Fair Go, in a NSW Department of Education and Training Priority School included investigation into whether students involved in music learning experiences would become more competent and empowered learners. It found that the teacher’s support for students preparing for their performance and viva voce examinations was critical. Students aged between 17 and 18 years of age were interviewed to elicit responses about their learning. Observations and interviews showed that, in a school within a low socioeconomic community, the teacher’s role was important in raising standards of student musical achievement and creating an energised classroom environment, consistently focused on excellence in musical performance.
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)61-65
    Number of pages5
    JournalMusicworks
    Volume15
    Issue number1
    Publication statusPublished - 2010

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