Menc Handbook of Research Methodologies (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780195304558)

Combining key selections from the classic MENC Handbook of Research on Music Teaching and Learning (Schirmer, 1992) and the widely acclaimed New Handbook of Research on Music Teaching and Learning (Oxford, 2002), the MENC Handbook of Research Methodologies presents comprehensive coverage of the most important issues in music education research in a handy and accessible format. A distinguished team of internationally recognized experts offers cogent and concise insights that provide readers with up-to-date information and references. The volume covers the most important topics in this field, including the role of research in music education, philosophical, historical, qualitative, and quantitative research, as well as assessment and its relationship to research.
Practical and affordable, this volume will prove essential for students and scholars of music education. It is both an excellent starting point for those looking to gain an orientation to the field, and an up-to-date reference guide to the most effective strategies for experienced researchers, instructors, and pedagogues.

Author: Richard Colwell
ISBN-10: 0195304551
ISBN-13: 9780195304558
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Language: English
Published: 02/23/2006
Pages: 416
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.27lbs
Size: 9.26h x 6.34w x 0.92d