A Case Study on the Use of Music in a Christian Kindergarten Classroom to Facilitate Worship, Enhance Learning and Broaden Classroom Management Techniques

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avondale-bepress.abstract<p>This study examines the case in which music was effectively employed in the learning and management of 20 students in a Seventh-day Adventist kindergarten classroom. Data was gathered by direct observation of classroom interactions, interviews with the teacher and with a composer of children's music, and through the use of a questionnaire to parents. This study found that the use of music in the classroom stemmed from the teacher's philosophy. It also significantly contributed to the achievement of the goals of Seventh-day Adventist education. A variety of music was used in the classroom for enhancing religious education (through worship, chapel and Bible classes), and for the facilitation of learning (particularly in phonics and mathematics) and classroom management (directing students and setting class tone). In her interview, the teacher stated that she believed that music created an environment conducive to the learning and development of her kindergarten students. It was noted that the behaviour management in the classroom was conducted in a positive manner. The questionnaires revealed that parents believed the music employed in the classroom was beneficial and that songs learned at school were sung at home and taught to siblings and friends. The significance of this study lay particularly in the suggestions it created for further study.</p>
avondale-bepress.articleid1052
avondale-bepress.authorsRachel Elisabeth Murray
avondale-bepress.context-key11980379
avondale-bepress.coverpage-urlhttps://research.avondale.edu.au/theses_bachelor_honours/48
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avondale-bepress.field.advisor1Cedric Greive
avondale-bepress.field.comments<p>Every effort has been made to contact the author of this thesis to gain their permission. If the author objects to this thesis being online please email <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p> <p>A print copy of this thesis is held in the Avondale College Library (SC Theses 372.21 M96).</p>
avondale-bepress.field.custom_citation<p>Murray, R. E. (2007). <em>A case study on the use of music in a Christian kindergarten classroom to facilitate worship, enhance learning and broaden classroom management techniques</em> (Bachelor's thesis, Avondale College, Cooranbong, Australia). Retrieved from https://research.avondale.edu.au/theses_bachelor_honours/48/</p>
avondale-bepress.field.degree_nameBachelor of Education (Honours) BEd (Hons)
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avondale-bepress.field.for_codes130102 Early Childhood Education (excl. Maori)
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avondale-bepress.keywordsmusic
avondale-bepress.keywordskindergarten
avondale-bepress.keywordsreligion
avondale-bepress.keywordseducation
avondale-bepress.label48
avondale-bepress.publication-date2007-10-01T00:00:00Z
avondale-bepress.publication-titleTheses Bachelor Honours
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avondale-bepress.submission-date2018-04-17T22:46:11Z
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avondale-bepress.titleA Case Study on the Use of Music in a Christian Kindergarten Classroom to Facilitate Worship, Enhance Learning and Broaden Classroom Management Techniques
avondale-bepress.typearticle
dc.contributor.authorMurray, Rachel Elisabeth
dc.date.accessioned2023-11-01T00:26:43Z
dc.date.available2023-11-01T00:26:43Z
dc.date.issued2007-10-01
dc.date.submitted2018-04-17T22:46:11Z
dc.description.abstract<p>This study examines the case in which music was effectively employed in the learning and management of 20 students in a Seventh-day Adventist kindergarten classroom. Data was gathered by direct observation of classroom interactions, interviews with the teacher and with a composer of children's music, and through the use of a questionnaire to parents. This study found that the use of music in the classroom stemmed from the teacher's philosophy. It also significantly contributed to the achievement of the goals of Seventh-day Adventist education. A variety of music was used in the classroom for enhancing religious education (through worship, chapel and Bible classes), and for the facilitation of learning (particularly in phonics and mathematics) and classroom management (directing students and setting class tone). In her interview, the teacher stated that she believed that music created an environment conducive to the learning and development of her kindergarten students. It was noted that the behaviour management in the classroom was conducted in a positive manner. The questionnaires revealed that parents believed the music employed in the classroom was beneficial and that songs learned at school were sung at home and taught to siblings and friends. The significance of this study lay particularly in the suggestions it created for further study.</p>
dc.identifier.citation<p>Murray, R. E. (2007). <em>A case study on the use of music in a Christian kindergarten classroom to facilitate worship, enhance learning and broaden classroom management techniques</em> (Bachelor's thesis, Avondale College, Cooranbong, Australia). Retrieved from https://research.avondale.edu.au/theses_bachelor_honours/48/</p>
dc.identifier.urihttps://research.avondale.edu.au/handle/123456789/11980379
dc.language.isoen_us
dc.rights<p>Every effort has been made to contact the author of this thesis to gain their permission. If the author objects to this thesis being online please email <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p> <p>A print copy of this thesis is held in the Avondale College Library (SC Theses 372.21 M96).</p>
dc.subjectmusic
dc.subjectkindergarten
dc.subjectreligion
dc.subjecteducation
dc.titleA Case Study on the Use of Music in a Christian Kindergarten Classroom to Facilitate Worship, Enhance Learning and Broaden Classroom Management Techniques
dc.typeThesis
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