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Music technology inspected: good teaching in Key Stage 3


ICT in Key Stage 3 music lessons

There would be little point in writing this article if there was anything esoteric about the use of
ICT in Key Stage 3 music lessons, or if its effective use was already widespread. ICT, used well,
promotes higher attainment in music, although Rogers (1997) reported that it took time for some
improved teaching styles brought about by increased provision of ICT to have a marked impact on
pupils' attainment in music. The use of ICT in Key Stage 3 is a requirement of the National

Author name: 
Janet Mills and Andy Murray
Description: 


How is information and communications technology (ICT) used to promote musical learning by pupils
aged eleven to fourteen, i.e. pupils in Key Stage 3? Inspectors from the Office for Standards in
Education (OFSTED) visited 52 schools in England, and inspected 161 Key Stage 3 music lessons that
made some use of ICT. This article describes the characteristics of the good teaching found in 106
of those lessons, and discusses some issues concerning the use of ICT in classrooms.

The support of the Department for Education and Employment (DfEE) in providing part of the funding
for this inspection project is gratefully acknowledged.

Music Related ICT


Issues for the Trainers

Challenging trainees’ perceptions

Statistics show that trainees embarking upon ITT courses have been predominantly educated in the
European classical tradition. Hence their perceptions of music technology and its relation to
musical expression and skills should be explored. A wider debate relating to the received aesthetic
of the musical ‘canon’, along with assumptions in relation to musical creativity, should also be
discussed. Music technology often challenges these views by enabling pupils to engage in musical

Author name: 
Bill Crow
Description: 

This paper will briefly look some key areas in music related ICT and their implications for the
teacher trainer.

Music ITE Resources: Primary ITE Resources Music Related ICT Bill Crow, 2005: Goldsmiths College, University of London

 

This paper will briefly look at some key areas in music related ICT and their implications for the teacher trainer.

 

Issues for the Trainers

 

Challenging trainees’ perceptions

Author name: 
Bill Crow
Description: 

 

This paper will briefly look some key areas in music related ICT and their implications for the teacher trainer.

Using ICT in Primary Music Education Ian Shirley, 2008: Senior Lecturer in Primary Music Education

Summary

This module, which makes use of a number of web-based and electronic resources provides an introduction to using sound recording and manipulation software in the primary school. The module attempts to combine practical guidance on how such software may be used, through the use of video materials, sound files, key activities, discussions and reference to wider reading. Furthermore, the module attempts to be critical of teaching practices concerning music and music technology.
Author name: 
Ian Shirley
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Description: 

This module, which makes use of a number of web-based and electronic resources provides an introduction to using sound recording and manipulation software in the primary school. The module attempts to combine practical guidance on how such software may be used, through the use of video materials, sound files, key activities, discussions and reference to wider reading. Furthermore, the module attempts to be critical of teaching practices concerning music and music technology. The module also allows for an introduction for the development of musical creativity and the role of informal pedagogies. The critical element of the module is informed by identified texts and key discussion points.

Using Audacity for Composing and to Support Score-Writing for KS2 David Wheway, 2009

Summary

Audacity screen shot

Audacity is a simple (and free) audio-recording program that can be quickly downloaded to PC or laptop (audacity.sourceforge.net). It is available for both Windows and Mac, and is popular with both teachers and children.

Author name: 
David Wheway
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Audacity is a simple (and free) audio-recording program that can be quickly downloaded to PC or laptop (audacity.sourceforge.net). It is available for both Windows and Mac, and is popular with both teachers and children.

In this article I will focus on two applications for this fantastic program:

   1. As a tool for inspiring and developing composition – including for those with limited practical music skills
   2. To develop score-writing which demonstrates texture as well as structure – and therefore useful as a        precursor/adjunct to graphic/other forms of score-writing.

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