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Music and the National Curriculum in Primary Schools

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  18 December 2008

Dorothy Lawson ,
Charles Plummeridge  and
Keith Swanwick
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Abstract:

This inquiry focused on the initial implementation of the National Curriculum for music in primary schools. The findings – from 39 schools in different parts of England – indicate that although some teachers are confident about introducing the new curriculum, many perceive problems implementing the programme as presently formulated. In particular there is a reluctance to teach music history and notation to the extent specified and concern is expressed by class teachers over their ability to cope with all the requirements. Successful implementation wold seem to depend on the presence of supportive head teachers, proactive subject coordinators and appropriate INSET programmes.

Type
Research Article
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British Journal of Music Education , Volume 11 , Issue 1 , March 1994 , pp. 3 - 14
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1994

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