research An Investigation of Music Standards Within
Minnesota and Wisconsin Classrooms Paul J. Budde, WMEA State Chair, Research
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In 2014, the National Coalition for Core Arts Standards (NCCAS) and National As- sociation for Music Education (NAfME) released a new set of music standards to serve as a guide for music educators across the United States. The 2014 National Core Music Standards, which included notable changes from the previous national mu- sic standards (1994), were redesigned to highlight Artistic Processes, including creating, performing, responding and connecting.
As someone who trains future music edu- cators, I was curious to examine the extent to which the 2014 National Core Music Standards were being embraced by the music education community in our region. As such, I collaborated with four music education students at UW-River Falls in carrying out a research study, titled An Investigation of Music Standards Within Minnesota and Wisconsin Classrooms (2016).
Method
Our research was conducted via an on- line survey (February 2016), which was distributed to 4,573 music educators in Minnesota and Wisconsin. A total of 1277 surveys were completed and returned elec- tronically, which represented a response rate of 27.9 percent.
Participants in our survey were asked to first supply demographic information, including:
• Sex: Male or Female
• Age: 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, or 60+
• School Setting: Rural, Urban or Suburban
• Classes Taught: Band, Choir, Or- chestra, Classroom Music or Other
• School Type: Elementary, Middle/ Junior High or High School
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• State in Which Employed: Minne- sota or Wisconsin
• State From Which Music Educa- tion Degree was Awarded: Minne- sota, Wisconsin or Other
• Years of Teaching Experience: 1-10, 11-20, 21-30, or 31+
• Highest Degree Earned: Bachelors or Graduate
In addition, participants were asked to re- spond to 16 prompts, using a 10-point Lik- ert scale (based on 1 = strongly disagree, 10 = strongly agree). These prompts (listed below) examined the opinions of
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4 Get the 21st-century advocacy support and resources you need to protect your music program.
4 Become part of the network of serious, committed music educators addressing issues such as standards, assessment, scheduling and diversity.
4 Access to professional development experiences including journals, national and state conferences, books, e-learning events and online mentoring.
4 Spotlight your students with opportunities such as national and state honor ensembles, music honor society and composition contests.
4 Download the NAfME mobile membership app for iPhone or Android and experience NAfME in your pocket.
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