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

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.

Item Type:	Article
Subjects:	L Education > L Education (General) L Education > LB Theory and practice of education M Music and Books on Music > M Music M Music and Books on Music > MT Musical instruction and study
Divisions:	School of Education
Identification Number:	https://doi.org/10.1017/S0265051707007747
Date Deposited:	17 Jul 2015 14:39
Last Modified:	15 Aug 2021 09:40
URI / Page ID:	https://researchspace.bathspa.ac.uk/id/eprint/6412

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