Exploring the development and integration of music in preschool settings in Ireland

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dc.contributor.advisorFinnerty, Michelle
dc.contributor.authorAhern, Leahen
dc.date.accessioned2023-09-20T11:43:09Z
dc.date.available2023-09-20T11:43:09Z
dc.date.issued2023en
dc.date.submitted2023
dc.description.abstractThis research study focuses on music in early years education, with a particular interest in children’s spontaneous musicking, early years educator’s perspectives of music education, and the role of music in the early years context; particularly preschool settings. The research study highlights the benefits of music education considering the role of music in children’s lives; also revealing the ability, potential and interests that are evident in children from a young age. The study reveals a clear understanding of the inner workings of music education within the context of preschool learning; appreciating that early years educators are the cornerstone of children’s early learning and must be supported. As part of the research, creative resource packs were designed in response to surveys, interviews and observations. The research study uses a qualitative approach to data collection, using a combination of literature, surveys, interviews and observations. The findings of this study presented a need for the integration of music training within early years courses and degrees, supports for early years educators to build confidence, access to music experts to encourage the provision of music and incentives for continuing professional development. These findings support the emergent model of pedagogy recommended by the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment to offer meaningful learning experiences.en
dc.description.statusNot peer revieweden
dc.description.versionAccepted Versionen
dc.format.mimetypeapplication/pdfen
dc.identifier.citationAhern, L. 2023. Exploring the development and integration of music in preschool settings in Ireland. MRes Thesis, University College Cork.
dc.identifier.endpage128
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10468/15013
dc.language.isoenen
dc.publisherUniversity College Corken
dc.rights© 2023, Leah Ahern.
dc.rights.urihttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
dc.subjectMusic education
dc.subjectMusic in early years education
dc.subjectMusic in early childhood
dc.subjectPreschool
dc.titleExploring the development and integration of music in preschool settings in Ireland
dc.typeMasters thesis (Research)en
dc.type.qualificationlevelMastersen
dc.type.qualificationnameMRes - Master of Researchen
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