Date of Award
1991
Document Type
Thesis
Publisher
Edith Cowan University
Degree Name
Bachelor of Education Honours
School
School of Education
First Supervisor
John Williamson
Abstract
The learning of music literacy through playing an instrument has generally, as development of been emphasised by music educators being vital in the overall musical the child. Despite easy access to wind recorders and recorder repertoire, many classroom teachers in years four to seven in. Western Australian schools are either not teaching this subject, or where it is being pursued, there is often a lack of continuity. The reasons for this could be numerous, including: - Lack of an interest or musical background, or both, by teachers and administrators. - Failure by teachers and administrators to realise the importance of musical literacy. - Lack of sufficient musical background at both secondary and tertiary levels, and subsequently, a lack of confidence by teachers.
Recommended Citation
Pascoe, B. J. (1991). Current practices and continuity of programmes in recorder tuition in selected north east metropolitan schools. Edith Cowan University. https://ro.ecu.edu.au/theses_hons/397