Repertoire, Authenticity and Introduction: The Presentation of American Indian Music in Oklahoma's Elementary Schools

by Robert J. Damm

Overview

This study provides new information regarding the instruction of American Indian music in Oklahoma, and shows the effect of demographic variables of teachers and students on pedagogical context and practice.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781317775690
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	01/21/2014
Series:	Native Americans: Interdisciplinary Perspectives
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	146
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

Robert J. Damm is Assistant Professor of Music Education at Mississippi State University

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments; List of Tables; 1. Introduction;Demographics and Curriculum; The Instructional Inclusion of American Indian Music; Repertoire; Authenticity; Behavioral Commitment;Review of Related LiteratureHistorical Profile of Multicultural Music Education; Ethnomusicological Studies of American Indian Music; Dissertations Pertaining to American Indian Music in the Classroom; Analysis of General Music Textbooks; Surveys Assessing Inclusion of American Indian Music; Analysis of Selected Textbooks and Resources; Methodology;Research Design; Instrumentation; Pilot Study; Results of Pilot Study; The Survey; Results and Summery;Teacher Background, Training and Experiences; Inclusion: Instructional Time; Textbooks and Supplemental Materials; Repertoire and Practice; Authenticity and Stereotypes; Follow-up Interviews; Discussion, Conclusions and Recommendations; Appendix;A. Pretest; B. Pilot Study; C. Institutional Review Board Approval; Cover Letter and Survey Instrument; References; Index