Browsing FACULTY OF EDUCATION by Subject "Music"
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Knowing the score: Local authorities and music
(St. Patricks College, DublinWexford County CouncilSligo County Council, 2009) -
Mapping the context: Insights and issues from local government development of music communities
(Cambridge University Press, 2011)Recent years have revealed local government to be a fundamental stakeholder in the development of arts and music communities. This article provides a context for an exploration and study of the issues, themes and dilemmas ... -
A musical approach to shared reading: effects upon English vocabulary acquisition in an Arabic environment
(TESOL Arabia, 2010)The notion of music enhancing language learning is increasingly common in the bilingual classroom. Yet, little is known about the effects of music on second language vocabulary acquisition. This article ... -
Other voices: the power of music for children in direct provision (Pre-published version)
(RTÉ [Raidió Teilifís Éireann] Brainstorm, 2018)Opinion: a series of music workshops and interviews with children in a direct provision centre has shown how making music can foster a sense of belonging and community. -
Social questions, musical answers: Local government music policy and practice (Pre-published version)
(Mary Immaculate College, University of Limerick, 2009)Arts within local government polices and practices has been increasing worldwide. These local government arts agendas are primarily aimed at raising artistic standards, enhancing the quality of life within communities and ... -
Socio-cultural perspectives on multicultural music education: reappraising the content of music curricula
(2009)Changing social demographics in all parts of the world have brought about the need for changes in curriculum content in education and by extension, music education. In this paper I discuss sociocultural perspectives on ...