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Syllabus for Review of Research in Music Education: MUED 502

Dr. Jody L. Kerchner, Instructor
Class Meeting : MW 11-11:50am
Phone: x8267, R115
Semester Hours: 2
E-mail: jody.kerchner@oberlin.edu
Office Hours: Check office door for weekly hours and/or call for an appointment

Course Description:
Introduction to techniques of research in music education; critiques of research studies both as an overview of the field and in relation to a specific area chosen by the student. Consent: Consent of instructor required. Enrollment limit: 6. Open only to Music Education majors in the MME or MMT programs.

Course Objectives:
This class was designed in order for you:

• To develop an understanding of the vital role that research plays in music education
• To develop skills that will enable you to decipher published research in the field of music education
• To develop critical thinking skills that are necessary to evaluate research design, methodology, and conclusions
• To develop clear and concise written and verbal critiques of reviewed music education research
• To develop an inquisitive nature about research issues in the field of music education

• Describe the most common modes of research employed in music education and the methodology utilized in each mode
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of standard library reference tools used to conduct research
• Read, abstract, and critique a wide range of research studies published as theses, dissertations, and professional research journal articles
• Identify several music education research issues about which you are curious
• Develop an annotated bibliography about one of your identified research “wonderments”
• Develop and submit a formal written research project proposal based on your bibliography and your selected “wonderment”. Both MME and MMT students are required to submit a formal project proposal. MME students’ approved proposals will serve as the foundation for their research project to be conducted in the Spring semester.
• Complete and report on a survey study
• Complete and report on an observation study—a thick description

Materials:
**COURSE TEXT: Rainbow, E. & Froehlich, H. (1987). Research in music education. New York: Schirmer. (ON RESERVE IN CONSERVATORY LIBRARY)
•Notebook
• Tape recorder/videotape (optional)

References:

Bulletin of the Council for Research in Music Education, Spring 1998, #136, pp. 56-89.

Delzell, J. (Spring 1999). Effects of melodic pattern difficulty and performance experience on ability to play by ear. Journal of Research in Music Education, 471), pp. 53-64.

Flowers, P. & Murphy, J. (Fall-Winter 2001). Talking about music: Interviews with older adults about their music education, preferences, activities, and reflections. Update, 20(1).

Hebert, D. & Shehan Campbell, P. (2000). Rock music in American schools: Positions and practices since the 1960s. International Journal of Music Education, 36, p. 14-22.

Kerchner, J. (Fall 2000/2001). Children’s verbal, visual, and kinesthetic responses: Insight into their music listening experience. Bulletin of the Council for Research in Music Education, 146, pp. 31-50.

Morrrison, S. (Spring 2000). Effect of melodic context, turning behaviors, and experience on the intonation accuracy of wind players. Journal of Research in Music Education, 48(1), pp. 39-52.

MUED 502: Review of Research in Music Education Tentative Course Schedule