The incorporation of technology in the music education industry has historically been met with hesitation due to the various challenges it presents and perceived ramifications. Mercer (2009) advises, “A cautious, but open mind and a careful plan will result in the gradual integration of educationally sound technology into your learning environment”. This essay carefully examines selected technologies, their design, function, advantages, and limitations. In addition to this, the essay discusses the potential of each technology to tackle a current barrier preventing equal access to music education. The chosen technologies include group piano instruction (financial hardship), synchronous online piano teaching (distance), sensorimotor piano system (disability), Virtual Reality Exposure Training (psychological disorder), and Band-in- a-Box (higher education opportunities). This paper will ultimately prove existing barriers to music education can be overcome with the exploitation of contemporary technologies.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Overcoming Barriers in Music Education
- Group Piano Instruction
- Synchronous Online Piano Teaching
- Sensorimotor Piano System
- Virtual Reality Exposure Training
- Band-in-a-Box
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This essay aims to demonstrate how contemporary technology can be used to overcome barriers in music education, promoting equal access for diverse individuals. It explores various technologies designed to address specific challenges, such as financial hardship, distance, disability, psychological disorders, and limited opportunities for higher education.
- The role of technology in mitigating financial barriers to music education
- The potential of technology to bridge geographical distance in accessing music instruction
- The development of technologies enabling individuals with disabilities to engage in musical performance
- The use of technology to address psychological barriers to musical performance, particularly Music Performance Anxiety
- The accessibility of technology for developing musicianship skills beyond traditional Conservatorium settings
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Overcoming Barriers in Music Education: This chapter introduces the essay's central argument and outlines the chosen technologies for addressing specific barriers in music education. Each technology's potential to tackle a specific challenge is discussed, providing a framework for the subsequent chapters.
- Group Piano Instruction: This chapter examines the use of group piano instruction as a means to address financial hardship in accessing music education. It explores the advantages and disadvantages of technology integration in this setting, highlighting its impact on learning and teaching practices.
- Synchronous Online Piano Teaching: This chapter explores the potential of synchronous online piano teaching to overcome geographical barriers to music education. The chapter discusses the design and function of the technology, its advantages and limitations, and its feasibility in reaching underserved populations.
- Sensorimotor Piano System: This chapter delves into the use of sensorimotor piano systems to facilitate musical performance for individuals with disabilities, particularly those with cerebral palsy. The chapter outlines the system's design and functionality, highlighting its potential benefits and impact on the lives of disabled individuals.
- Virtual Reality Exposure Training: This chapter explores the use of Virtual Reality Exposure Training (VRET) to reduce Music Performance Anxiety (MPA). It discusses the findings of studies investigating the effectiveness of VRET in mitigating MPA and improving performance quality.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This essay focuses on the intersection of music education and contemporary technology, exploring how technology can be used to overcome barriers to musical participation. Key themes include: technology-assisted learning, accessibility, inclusive education, music performance anxiety, virtual reality exposure training, sensorimotor systems, group piano instruction, synchronous online teaching, and Band-in-a-Box.
- Quote paper
- Kassidy-Rose McMahon (Author), 2018, Overcoming Barriers in Music Education, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.hausarbeiten.de/document/432622
