ERIC Number: EJ1479586
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2025-Aug
Pages: 16
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ISSN: ISSN-1082-3301
EISSN: EISSN-1573-1707
Available Date: 2024-10-05
The Possibilities of the In-Between Space: A Case Study on Creating a Music Environment in a Preschool Setting
Mei-Ying Liao1; Lee-Chen Chen2; Po-Ya Huang3
Early Childhood Education Journal, v53 n6 p2317-2332 2025
The aim of this study was to explore the use of in-between spaces to create music environments in a preschool setting. The research method was a 1.5-year case study of a preschool in northern Taiwan, focusing on innovative music environment creation in the in-between space. The implementation process was divided into three stages: exploration, development, and maturity. Children were free to interact with the environment during school hours. Data were gathered through observations, interviews with children, teachers, and the principal, as well as a review of parent-teacher communication books and children's works. The findings indicated that the in-between space not only had a great impact on children's development but also enhanced their aesthetic experiences, effectively achieving educational goals. Proper utilization of in between in preschools has the potential to create substantial added value. Designing music environments that leverage their unique characteristics can establish an adaptive and engaging music learning environment for children. This allowed children to unleash their creativity and cultivate habits of independent learning through free play. However, a successful music environment required systematic planning and execution, setting goals in stages, and guiding children through a gradual music experience.
Descriptors: Music Education, Preschool Education, Preschool Children, Classroom Environment, Foreign Countries, Interaction, Child Development, Aesthetics, Creativity, Independent Study, Play
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Early Childhood Education; Preschool Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Taiwan
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Author Affiliations: 1Chaoyang University of Technology, Department of Early Childhood Development and Education, Taichung, Taiwan (R.O.C.); 2National Taipei University of Education, Department of Early Childhood and Family Education, Taipei City, Taiwan (R.O.C.); 3Sunny Garden Preschoolin Hsinchu County, Hsinchu County, Taiwan (R.O.C.)