Research Perspectives Book

A volume in Advances in Music Education Research
Series Editors Linda K. Thompson, Lee University
and Mark Robin Campbell, SUNY at Potsdam

Research Perspectives: Thought and Practice in Music Education calls attention
to various theoretical and methodological aspects within the expanding field of research
in music education. Perspectives presented in this volume offer readers a host of ideas and practices that range from
international and historical to empirical and philosophical. Of special interest is a set of invited essays. Collectively, these
essays illuminate our understanding of the peer review process, the importance of artistic vision in research and education,
and the notion of complementarity - a recognition of the validity of diversity of thought and practice in music education
research.
The studies in Part 1 of Research Perspectives include early childhood musical development, an international
comparison of early childhood preservice teacher knowledge and skills, and a psychohistoric examination of
developmentally appropriate practice. Part II is comprised of studies focused on psychometrics of motivation, and
professional development of practicing music educators. This volume is a significant
addition to the libraries of Colleges of Education and Schools of Music, as well as an
important reference for music scholars and educators, researchers, and graduate
students who are concerned with advancing both the scope and quality of research in
the study of music teaching and learning.