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Preface
Acknowledgments
Contents
List of Figures
List of Tables
1 Introduction: Globalization of Education Policy, Sociocultural Change, and Education Reform in Early Childhood Music Education
Introduction
Early Childhood Music Education, Curricula, and Cultural Practices
Music Education in the Generalist Classroom: A Global Practice
Confucian Tradition, Music, and Education: Toward Social Harmony, Stability, and Unity
Nationalization and the Development of National Identity and Patriotism in School Music Education
The Introduction of Moral Education into the Curriculum
Theoretical Frameworks and Historical Research on PBL
Self-Efficacy and Social Cognitive Theories
The Organization of the Book, the Research Strategy, and Questions Guiding the Study
References
2 The Power of Play in Early Childhood Music Education: From Policy to Practices
Introduction
Learning Through Play in the Global Age
The Elusiveness of Conceptualization
Dilemmas of Play: Tensions Between Academic and Developmental Perspectives
Cultural Complexities of and Contextual Perspectives on PBL
International Studies of PBL
Early Childhood Education Globally: Cross-Cultural Studies of Play
Synergy Between Inquiry-Based Learning and Play-Based Pedagogy: Ontario, Canada
Musical Practices in PBL
Prevalent Western Play-Based Models of Music Education in the Twenty-First Century: Dalcroze Eurhythmics, Orff Schulwerk and the Kodály Method
Dalcroze Eurhythmics
Orff Method
Kodály Method
Challenges and Criticism
Interdisciplinary Play-Based Approach in Early Childhood Music Education: Exemplary Pedagogical Plans
Summing Up: Complexity of Learning Process and Interpretation in Musical Play
References
3 Teacher Self-Efficacy as a Catalyst: Teacher Beliefs, Teaching Behavior, and Music Education
Introduction
The Social Psychology of Self-Efficacy: Self-Efficacy Theory
Teacher Self-Efficacy as a Powerful Catalyst for Effective Teaching
Theoretical and Practical Studies of Self-Efficacy
Four Sources of Efficacy Informing Teacher Self-Efficacy
Enactive Mastery Experience
Vicarious Experience
Verbal Persuasion
Physiological and Affective States
Self-Efficacy Beliefs in Academic Settings: Self-Efficacy and Achievement Behavior
Self-Efficacy and Students’ Performance in Academic Subjects
Self-Efficacy and Music Competency
Teacher Self-Efficacy and Arts Education in Early Childhood
Pitfalls and Limits of Self-Efficacy in Relation to Student Behavior and Achievement
Summary
References
4 Impacts of Music Teacher Education: Developing Generalists’ Self-Efficacy Regarding Teaching Music to Young Children
Introduction
Music Teacher Education for Generalists in the Global Age
Standards of Teaching Competency: Content Knowledge, Pedagogical Competencies, and Attributes
Music Teacher Education in Early Childhood in Hong Kong: Reform, Policy, and Challenges
Research Study
Aim and Research Questions
Procedure and Methods
Participants
Contexts of Study
Findings
Quantitative Analyses: Impacts of Music Teaching Training on In-Service Teachers’ Self-Efficacy Regarding Teaching Music to Young Children
Qualitative Analyses: Impacts of Music Teaching Training on Various Areas of Music Teaching in Early Childhood
Discussion and Conclusions
References
5 Policy Reforms, Pedagogical Practices, and Challenges in Early Childhood Music Education: Sources of Self-Efficacy Regarding Teaching Music
Introduction
Historical and Cultural Influences on Music Education in Hong Kong
Education Reform in Postcolonial Hong Kong’s Early Childhood Education: From Rote Learning to PBL
Challenges for the Development of Hong Kong Early Childhood Music Education Regarding Policy Reform
Dilemma Between Policies and Market Forces
Teachers’ Music Competencies and Pedagogical Understanding Regarding Implementing the New Curriculum Guide
Culturally Relevant Practices in Music Education: Translating Western Pedagogical Models into a Chinese Society
Research Study
Aim and Research Questions
Procedure and Methods
Questionnaire
Interviews
Demographic Information
Findings
Beliefs and Values Regarding Music and Music Education
Teachers’ Levels of Interest in Teaching Different Areas of Music
Teachers’ Beliefs and Values Regarding Teaching Music to Young Children
Teachers’ Sources of Self-Efficacy Regarding Play-Based Approaches to Music: Mastery Experience, Vicarious Experience, Verbal Persuasion, Physiological and Affective States
Mastery Experience
Vicarious Experience
Verbal Persuasion
Physiological and Affective States
Discussion and Conclusions
References
6 Moral Education Through Musical Play: Conceptions, Practices, and Challenges
Introduction
Theorizing Moral Development: Development of Moral Values in Early Years
Play, Music, and Moral Education
Cultural Perspectives of Moral Development and Education
Historical Development of Moral Education in Hong Kong
Introducing Moral Education to Hong Kong Early Childhood Curriculum
Methodological Approach
Study Context
Participants
Interviews
Analysis
Findings
First Research Question
Moral Areas to Be Integrated into the Kindergarten Curriculum
Importance of Integrating Moral Development in the Earliest Curriculum
Music as a Powerful Means to Promote Children’s Moral Development
Second Research Question
Games and Stories as Major Strategies for Implementing Moral Education
Resolution of Conflicts and Law-Abidingness
National Identity Development
Third Research Question
Teachers’ Insufficient Knowledge of Both Moral and Music Education
Teachers’ and Parents’ Attitudes Toward Music Education
Time Constraints in the Kindergarten Curriculum
Low Confidence Level Regarding PBL Among the Teachers
Need for Space and Resources for PBL
Discussion and Conclusions
References
7 Conclusions and Implications: Toward a Conceptual Framework for Music Teacher Education
Introduction
Dynamics of Interlinking Globalism, Nationalism, Confucianism, and Localism in Early Childhood Music Education
What Are the Teacher Competencies Required for Music Education Against the Global Spread of Traveling Reforms in Education?
Contemporary Challenges, Prejudices, and Barriers in Early Childhood Music Education
Workplace Mentoring
Moving Forward: Toward a Conceptual Music Teacher Education Framework
Summary
References
Index