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Pupil voice and attitudes to music during the transition to secondary school

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  24 October 2016

Dimitra Kokotsaki
Dimitra Kokotsaki*
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School of Education, University of Durham, Leazes Road, DH1 1TA, Durhamdimitra.kokotsaki@durham.ac.uk
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Abstract

Pupil voice research has been recognised in the last 15 years for its potential to re-shape the conditions of learning and help raise child engagement and standards of achievement. In music education, however, there still seems to exist a misalignment between the content of the curriculum and pupils’ learning expectations and interests. The aim of this study was to explore pupils’ views about school music during the transition to secondary school and identify which components of their music lessons contribute to them feeling happier about music at school. The analysis of interview and questionnaire data revealed some pupils’ disillusionment about music at the beginning of secondary school when their initial high expectations about opportunities for practical musical involvement were not met.

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British Journal of Music Education , Volume 34 , Issue 1 , March 2017 , pp. 5 - 39
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