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The purpose of this study is to explore and identify flow characteristics in experienced middle school and high school band directors in the context of their teaching. The research was conducted using a qualitative multi-case study through the use of non-participant observations, field notes, and interviews with observational video with stimulated recall to identify the characteristics of flow in a total of five experienced middle school or high school band directors. It was apparent from the findings that every experienced middle school and high school band director experienced flow characteristics at different times while instructing their bands; conditions that facilitated and inhibited characteristics of flow as well as qualities that sustained characteristics of flow also were observed. This research may contribute to improved professional development and preparation of band directors; it may help them to recognize and achieve flow and develop good teaching practices, thereby enabling their students to reach their learning potential.
Advisor: | Parkes, Kelly A. |
Commitee: | Custodero, Lori, Pasmore, William, Roosevelt, Dirck |
School: | Teachers College, Columbia University |
Department: | Arts and Humanities |
School Location: | United States -- New York |
Source: | DAI-A 79/10(E), Dissertation Abstracts International |
Source Type: | DISSERTATION |
Subjects: | Music education, Educational psychology, Teacher education |
Keywords: | Band, Flow, Music education, Teacher education |
Publication Number: | 10827003 |
ISBN: | 978-0-438-07991-5 |