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Redefining the learning walk: An innovative approach to reflective practice for the conductor-music educator
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King, H and Baker, WJ, Redefining the learning walk: An innovative approach to reflective practice for the conductor-music educator, Redefining the Musical Landscape: Inspired Learning and Innovation in Music Education - Australian Society for Music Education XIX National Conference Proceedings, 29 September - 1 October 2013, Canberra, ACT, pp. 110-116. ISBN 978-0-9803792-3-5 (2013) [Refereed Conference Paper]
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Abstract
An adapted Participatory Learning Walk (PLW) model has the potential to generate powerful
teacher reflection, inform educational practice and in turn enhance student learning. This
paper presents the case for developing an adapted learning walk model (ongoing, structured
classroom visits by senior staff members and other colleagues) to facilitate reflective practice
and improve student learning in ensemble music education. A qualitative action research
methodology was employed to explore what is known by researchers and educators about
reflective practice, learning walks and music ensemble settings. The study examined the links
between these areas in order to enhance professional learning for music educators and to
highlight the centrality of student learning in reflective practice. Findings presented in this
paper are part of a larger study with data drawn from the experiences of three participatory
learning walkers, three student ensemble members and the conductor-music educator (CME).
The instrumental case study of "Vaughan," one of the participatory learning walkers (visiting
ensemble member for the purpose of the walk) is presented in the paper. It underlines the
benefits of collaborative reflective practice and serves to illustrate the benefits of a
participatory learning walk to stakeholders. This paper provides a point of departure to engage
ensemble music educators in ongoing professional discussions about their reflective practices.
Item Details
Item Type: | Refereed Conference Paper |
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Keywords: | learning walk, reflective practice, music ensemble |
Research Division: | Education |
Research Group: | Education systems |
Research Field: | Higher education |
Objective Division: | Education and Training |
Objective Group: | Learner and learning |
Objective Field: | Learner and learning not elsewhere classified |
UTAS Author: | King, H (Mrs Heidi King) |
UTAS Author: | Baker, WJ (Dr Bill Baker) |
ID Code: | 86746 |
Year Published: | 2013 |
Deposited By: | Education |
Deposited On: | 2013-10-17 |
Last Modified: | 2017-11-20 |
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