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The music curriculum as ‘received’ by children: Evidence from Cyprus primary schools

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2006

Natassa Economidou Stavrou
Natassa Economidou Stavrou
Affiliation:
Department of Education, University of Cyprus, 75 Kallipoleos St., P.O. Box 20537 1678, Nicosia, [email protected]
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Abstract

This article reports on research investigating the ‘received’ music curriculum as experienced by children and how this corresponds with the expectations of the official music curriculum. The research was conducted in Cyprus and the sample consisted of 1196 children in their final year in primary school. Results verify a huge gap between curriculum theory and implementation, revealing that knowledge accumulated during the six years of primary education is far distant from the over-optimistic intentions of the official music curriculum. Additionally, music was found to be one of children's least favourite school subjects, suggesting the need for a more learner-centred and process-orientated music curriculum.

Type
Research Article
Information
British Journal of Music Education , Volume 23 , Issue 2 , July 2006 , pp. 187 - 204
Copyright
2006 Cambridge University Press

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