Musical Culture & Pedagogy: A Study of Middle School Students in Chongqing

The purpose of this study is to gain a better understanding of the music education provided for Chinese students between the ages of eleven to fourteen, and how these students are engaging with music in their culture. By using firsthand observation of classrooms, schools, and public venues in Chongqing, the researchers will collect and organize data regarding the music curriculum, availability and condition of musical instruments, teaching techniques and philosophies, and the prevalence of music in students’ daily lives. It is expected that this observational research will reveal some notable differences in music education and music pervasiveness for students in China, as compared to what is common in Canada. Ideally, observations of key distinctions of Chinese music education and the surrounding music culture (as it relates to senior elementary students) will offer insight into improving the quality of teaching music in Canada.

Faculty Supervisor:

Shijing Xu

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Partner:

Southwest University

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Education

University:

University of Windsor

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