Date
5-25-2023
Department
School of Music
Degree
Doctor of Music Education (DME)
Chair
Andrew Phillips
Keywords
Classroom Management, Behavior Management, Management, Music Education
Disciplines
Education | Music
Recommended Citation
Farr, Matthew Nicholas, "The Impact of Classroom and Behavioral Management on the Quality and Level of Learning in Music Education" (2023). Doctoral Dissertations and Projects. 4458.
https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/doctoral/4458
Abstract
Music classrooms are often larger in class size than other subject areas. Larger class sizes affect discipline, especially in areas where there is only one teacher for the class or where classroom and behavior management is a point of concern. While little research will support the idea that effective classroom and behavior management can impact learning in music education, research does support the idea that lower discipline infractions in a classroom have higher academic achievement results. Classroom management in the band room can be well maintained when there are limited distractions that take the focus off of the instruction. If distractions are minimal, the rehearsal process can be smooth and fulfilling for each musician. While distractions will occur, the band director is tasked with redirecting students to keep the focus on the rehearsal process; when done appropriately, the interruption of the rehearsal process can be avoided. This study will use research to highlight some important tools for classroom and behavior management in the music classroom, as well as good teaching strategies to minimize distractions during a band rehearsal. Based on the findings, information will be used appropriately to advance music education in schools.
