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Radocy, Rudolf E. – Music Educators Journal, 1983
Experimental, descriptive, and philosophical music education research projects have implications and benefits for practitioners. The Music Educators National Conference (MENC) provides assistance for understanding, applying, and conducting research. Future research will focus on the problems of music learning. (Author/AM)
Descriptors: Educational Research, Elementary Secondary Education, Music Education, Research Utilization

O'Brian, Wanda – Music Educators Journal, 1986
What music research can tell teachers about strategies to use to help students learn to like classical music is discussed. For example, research has shown that music teacher's verbal approval significantly increases students' listening to classical music. Also, choices of musical examples is critical. (RM)
Descriptors: Classical Music, Educational Research, Educational Strategies, Elementary Secondary Education

Merrion, Margaret – Music Educators Journal, 1990
Explores why K-12 music educators have been slow to incorporate research results into teaching practices. Reviews types and roles of music research, their value, application and relevance to teaching. Suggests teachers will become more effective by integrating research into music programs. (NL)
Descriptors: Educational Development, Educational Research, Educational Strategies, Elementary Secondary Education

Johnson, Cecile LeBlanc – Music Educators Journal, 1990
Encourages music teachers to discover ways to apply research findings in their classrooms. Considers how teachers' attitudes, approaches, and applications affect research utilization. Provides a sample music listening lesson on themes and variations by applying research findings extracted from "What Works: Instructional Strategies for Music…
Descriptors: Educational Research, Educational Strategies, Elementary Secondary Education, Grade 5

Colwell, Richard – Music Educators Journal, 1990
Argues teachers must be able to correctly interpret and evaluate research design and results to effectively use research to improve instruction. Offers five guidelines for teachers to consider before changing teaching methods in response to research results. Favors longitudinal and cross-sectional studies for best long-term results from…
Descriptors: Educational Change, Educational Objectives, Educational Research, Elementary Secondary Education