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The Identification of Needs for the Provision of In-service Training in Music Education in Botswana

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  14 October 2009

Mothusi Phuthego
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Abstract

This study investigates the in-service training needs of the primary school generalist teacher in Botswana. The findings established that singing is a major cross-curricular activity in schools. Dance on the other hand, despite being the most popular form of entertainment in and outside school, is not regarded as an aspect of music education. Instrumental teaching is virtually non-existent. Teachers' interests in further musical training are influenced by a misconception that singing should be the main activity in music lessons. As a result most are only interested in improving their skills in areas that will improve their singing, such as theory of music to aid sight reading.

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Research Article
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British Journal of Music Education , Volume 15 , Issue 2 , July 1998 , pp. 191 - 200
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1998

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