Description
Designed to be used as a primary text in introductory research methods courses, Music Education Research: An Introduction aims to orient even the most novice researchers toward basic concepts and methodologies. Offering sustained attention to historical, philosophical, qualitative, quantitative, and action research approaches, the book includes overviews of how to read, interpret, design, and implement research within each framework. Readers will also find advice for conducting a review of research literature, scholarly writing, and disseminating research. All in all, the book serves as an invitation to consider how conducting research can serve to satisfy curiosities while also contributing to our collective professional knowledge. Drawing from classroom-tested material and the authors' many collective years of experience as instructors of research method courses and mentors to music education graduate students, this book is a must-have resource for masters and doctoral students in search of a thorough and approachable overview of music education research.
About the Author
Peter Miksza is Professor of Music Education at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music and an affiliate member of the Indiana University Cognitive Science Program. He serves as Editor of the Journal of Research in Music Education. Julia T. Shaw is Associate Professor of Music Education at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, where she teaches courses in qualitative research, college music teaching, choral methods, and inclusive participatory music practices. Lauren Kapalka Richerme is Associate Professor of Music Education at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, where she teaches undergraduate and graduate courses on philosophy, sociology, and instrumental methods. Phillip M. Hash is Professor of Music Education at Illinois State University. He is also a member of the Executive Committee of the Society for Research in Music Education, and currently serves as a reviewer for the Journal of Historical Research in Music Education and the Journal of Band Research. Donald A. Hodges served as Covington Distinguished Professor of Music Education and Director of the Music Research Institute (2003-2013) and is currently Professor Emeritus at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
Reviews
This fresh, new book captures the remarkable diversification and advancement of music education research that has taken place over the last several years. Concise yet comprehensive, Miksza et al.'s resource should be required reading for each and every one of our graduate students. * Martin J. Bergee, Professor of Music Education, University of Kansas *
Music Education Research: An Introduction is the perfect text for music educators interested in studying the important issues of teaching and learning in their classrooms. Authors in the text write in an accessible way and highlight the key concepts that relate to research design when referencing music education studies. I can't wait to use it as a text with my Summers-only Master of Music Education students who are curious and want to know more, in practitioner terms, how to design, implement, and interpret their own research projects as well as understand the research of others. * Colleen Conway, Professor of Music Education, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor *
This comprehensive and approachable volume promises to be the 'household text' for the next generation of music education researchers. The book is rich with recent examples of music education scholarship from a wide range of methods and perspectives. Complex topics are presented thoughtfully and pedagogically, with ample practical applications and how-to steps for students who are new to the world of research. At the same time, the text provides such a thorough and thoughtful treatment of more recent trends in music education scholarship that it deserves a place on the bookshelf of every active music education researcher. * Karin S. Hendricks, Associate Professor and Chair of Music Education, Boston University *
As the authors suggest, research moves a profession forward, but without a solid background in research methodologies, no aspiring researcher will ever be equipped to undertake studies of lasting value. Music Education Research: An Introduction provides a timely, comprehensive and authoritative resource upon which to hone one's craft as a researcher, as well as a resource that will inspire the next generation of music education researchers. * Gary E. McPherson, Professor of Music, Ormond Chair of Music, Melbourne Conservatorium of Music, University of Melbourne *
I have been teaching an introductory music education research class for over 30 years, and finally my search for an ideal text is over! The authors of this excellent book clearly understand the needs of students who are learning to consume, conduct and disseminate research. Students will benefit from the balanced approach to various research paradigms, clear explanations of complex ideas, and excellent use of examples drawn from music education literature. Instructors will appreciate the action-oriented activities suggested at the end of each chapter. This text was written by a team of first-rate scholars, each with an impressive record of exemplary music education research and mentorship, through their roles as teachers and reviewers/editors for professional journals. It is no wonder that this is a high-quality book that makes a much-needed contribution to the profession. * Wendy Sims, Curators' Distinguished Teaching Professor of Music Education, University of Missouri *
This book provides a comprehensive guide to research methodology and practice with particular emphasis upon music education. * Ellie Dabell, Educational Review *
Book Information
ISBN 9780197639764
Author Peter Miksza
Format Paperback
Page Count 488
Imprint Oxford University Press Inc
Publisher Oxford University Press Inc
Weight(grams) 854g
Dimensions(mm) 254mm * 180mm * 27mm
About the Author
Peter Miksza is Professor of Music Education at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music and an affiliate member of the Indiana University Cognitive Science Program. He serves as Editor of the Journal of Research in Music Education. Julia T. Shaw is Associate Professor of Music Education at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, where she teaches courses in qualitative research, college music teaching, choral methods, and inclusive participatory music practices. Lauren Kapalka Richerme is Associate Professor of Music Education at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, where she teaches undergraduate and graduate courses on philosophy, sociology, and instrumental methods. Phillip M. Hash is Professor of Music Education at Illinois State University. He is also a member of the Executive Committee of the Society for Research in Music Education, and currently serves as a reviewer for the Journal of Historical Research in Music Education and the Journal of Band Research. Donald A. Hodges served as Covington Distinguished Professor of Music Education and Director of the Music Research Institute (2003-2013) and is currently Professor Emeritus at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
Reviews
This fresh, new book captures the remarkable diversification and advancement of music education research that has taken place over the last several years. Concise yet comprehensive, Miksza et al.'s resource should be required reading for each and every one of our graduate students. * Martin J. Bergee, Professor of Music Education, University of Kansas *
Music Education Research: An Introduction is the perfect text for music educators interested in studying the important issues of teaching and learning in their classrooms. Authors in the text write in an accessible way and highlight the key concepts that relate to research design when referencing music education studies. I can't wait to use it as a text with my Summers-only Master of Music Education students who are curious and want to know more, in practitioner terms, how to design, implement, and interpret their own research projects as well as understand the research of others. * Colleen Conway, Professor of Music Education, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor *
This comprehensive and approachable volume promises to be the 'household text' for the next generation of music education researchers. The book is rich with recent examples of music education scholarship from a wide range of methods and perspectives. Complex topics are presented thoughtfully and pedagogically, with ample practical applications and how-to steps for students who are new to the world of research. At the same time, the text provides such a thorough and thoughtful treatment of more recent trends in music education scholarship that it deserves a place on the bookshelf of every active music education researcher. * Karin S. Hendricks, Associate Professor and Chair of Music Education, Boston University *
As the authors suggest, research moves a profession forward, but without a solid background in research methodologies, no aspiring researcher will ever be equipped to undertake studies of lasting value. Music Education Research: An Introduction provides a timely, comprehensive and authoritative resource upon which to hone one's craft as a researcher, as well as a resource that will inspire the next generation of music education researchers. * Gary E. McPherson, Professor of Music, Ormond Chair of Music, Melbourne Conservatorium of Music, University of Melbourne *
I have been teaching an introductory music education research class for over 30 years, and finally my search for an ideal text is over! The authors of this excellent book clearly understand the needs of students who are learning to consume, conduct and disseminate research. Students will benefit from the balanced approach to various research paradigms, clear explanations of complex ideas, and excellent use of examples drawn from music education literature. Instructors will appreciate the action-oriented activities suggested at the end of each chapter. This text was written by a team of first-rate scholars, each with an impressive record of exemplary music education research and mentorship, through their roles as teachers and reviewers/editors for professional journals. It is no wonder that this is a high-quality book that makes a much-needed contribution to the profession. * Wendy Sims, Curators' Distinguished Teaching Professor of Music Education, University of Missouri *
This book provides a comprehensive guide to research methodology and practice with particular emphasis upon music education. * Ellie Dabell, Educational Review *
Book Information
ISBN 9780197639764
Author Peter Miksza
Format Paperback
Page Count 488
Imprint Oxford University Press Inc
Publisher Oxford University Press Inc
Weight(grams) 854g
Dimensions(mm) 254mm * 180mm * 27mm
