Date
4-26-2024
Department
School of Music
Degree
Doctor of Philosophy in Music Education (PhD)
Chair
Brian Stiffler
Keywords
Philosophies, psychologies, music education, piano pedagogy, narrative, sociocultural contexts, and professional development
Disciplines
Music | Philosophy
Recommended Citation
Wong, Shuenda, "A Narrative Study: Professional Development of a Piano Teacher through Various Music Education Philosophies and Psychologies in Different Sociocultural Contexts" (2024). Doctoral Dissertations and Projects. 5414.
https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/doctoral/5414
Abstract
Philosophers have analyzed music education philosophies since Ancient times. For example, Plato and Aristotle in Greece mused over such matters, as did Confucius and Mozi in China. Today, music educators must examine both philosophies and psychologies of music education to understand the value of teaching music. They need music education philosophies to critique their actions and delve into their pedagogical methods to gain meaning from their teaching efforts. Previous research focused on music education philosophies in one or two countries without a thorough comparative analysis between countries or continents. This narrative study on music education philosophies traced the unique journey of the researcher through Asia, Europe, and North America. Interviews with additional participants enriched the narrative study and provided triangulation for the findings. The researcher highlighted themes and codes that illustrate the richness of philosophies and psychologies of music education, which can be helpful for music educators worldwide. Data analysis indicated the differences between these philosophies and music education psychologies in different sociocultural contexts, filling a gap in the literature. Through the data analysis, the researcher traced the music education philosophies and psychologies that influence professional development.
