Creating a musical world in the classroom: application of a Bourdieuan approach towards understanding teacher practice

Stakelum, M. (2008) Creating a musical world in the classroom: application of a Bourdieuan approach towards understanding teacher practice. British Journal of Music Education, 25 (1) pp. 91-102. ISSN 0265-0517 (print), 1469-2104 (online)

Abstract

Whilst a rationale for the content and organisation of knowledge in a standardised curriculum may be clearly articulated at official policy level, factors may come to bear on a teacher operating at a local level which may work against the successful implementation of the curriculum on the ground. Drawing on a Bourdieuan notion of cultural field, ‘habitus’ and cultural capital to examine commonality and difference in teacher practice in an Irish primary school context, the paper reports on a study which highlights the role played by formative experiences in shaping the responses of primary teachers to performance and music literacy.

Official URL:	https://doi.org/10.1017/S0265051707007747
Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Primary schools, music education, Bourdieu, habitus, cultural capital
Subjects:	M Music and Books on Music > MT Musical instruction and study > Instruction and study > School music > Elementary schools. Junior high schools. High schools Music Education
Division:	Music Education
Depositing User:	Mary Stakelum
Date Deposited:	15 Jan 2020 16:03
Last Modified:	27 Nov 2020 12:05
DOI:	https://doi.org/10.1017/S0265051707007747
URI:	https://researchonline.rcm.ac.uk/id/eprint/1028

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