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Kuwait music educators' perspectives regarding the general goals for music education in Kuwait

Alfaraj, Hamed Z.
http://orcid.org/0000-0003-0599-4158
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=case1491489220798265

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2017, Doctor of Philosophy, Case Western Reserve University, Music Education.
Over the past few decades, many countries adapted a standards-based education in their schools. In 1967, the Music Education Supervisors Office in Kuwait published the General Goals for Music Education (GGfME). In an effort to better understand the relationship between written standards and current teaching practices in Kuwait, the purpose of this qualitative study was to explore Kuwaiti music educators’ perspectives regarding the GGfME. The research questions that guided the study include: (a) how did Kuwaiti music educators learn about the GGfME?, (b) How and why do Kuwaiti music educators use the GGfME?, (c) What value do Kuwaiti music educators place on the GGfME?, (d) What challenges do Kuwaiti music educators face in using the GGfME?, (e) What are the perceived strengths and weaknesses of the GGfME?, and (f) What suggestions do Kuwaiti music educators have to change or improve the GGfME in order to better meet the needs of students in the 21st century? Data collection included personal semi-structured interviews and a focus group interview with nine Kuwaiti music educators with varied professions and experiences. Data analysis involved transcription and translating the recorded interview, and comparing results looking for common themes and categories. Findings indicated that Kuwaiti music teachers focus on only a few points from the GGfME due to the complexity, length, and impracticality of many of the goals. In addition, the emphasis on school band performance and lack of rehearsal time or a dedicated band class led Kuwaiti music teachers to focus only on students who participate in the band. Implications encompassed the need for revising the GGfME to address simple, clear, and measurable goals that include appropriate performance goals for all students, the insertion of a band class or activity period separated from general music classes, and the necessity of professional development sessions and workshops for music teachers. More research is needed to revise and renew the GGfME, including a bigger sample of participants, comparisons between the GGfME and music education standards from other countries, and investigating the musical preferences of Kuwaiti public school students
Mathew Garrett (Advisor)
153 p.
Music Education
Kuwait; Standards based education; goals of music education; general goals for music education in Kuwait; Kuwait music educators

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  • Alfaraj, H. Z. (2017). Kuwait music educators' perspectives regarding the general goals for music education in Kuwait [Doctoral dissertation, Case Western Reserve University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=case1491489220798265

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Alfaraj, Hamed. Kuwait music educators' perspectives regarding the general goals for music education in Kuwait. 2017. Case Western Reserve University, Doctoral dissertation. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=case1491489220798265.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Alfaraj, Hamed. "Kuwait music educators' perspectives regarding the general goals for music education in Kuwait." Doctoral dissertation, Case Western Reserve University, 2017. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=case1491489220798265

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