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ERIC Number: EJ1303815
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2021-Aug
Pages: 14
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ISSN: ISSN-0255-7614
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What Are the Affordances of the Digital Music Space in Alternative Education? A Reflection on an Exploratory Music Outreach Project in Rural Australia
English, Helen J.; Lumb, Matt; Davidson, Jane W.
International Journal of Music Education, v39 n3 p275-288 Aug 2021
In Australia, access to music education is inequitable due to the challenges of distance, different state education systems and a lack of resources in schools. As a means to address this social justice issue, we explore here the viability and effects of a digitally based music outreach programme undertaken in collaboration with Hands on Learning (HOL), an alternative education provider. The programme was delivered over 6 weeks using GarageBand to children in a small rural town who were experiencing difficulties in upper primary and lower secondary school years. A qualitative approach was taken, holding focus groups, observing sessions and accessing HOL daily notes. The programme had a significant impact on the teachers and children involved, showing promise for a larger scale project in the future.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Australia
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