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SELF-REPORTED ATTITUDES AND PRACTICES OF MUSIC INSTRUCTORS IN KUWAIT REGARDING ADULT MUSIC LEARNERS

Alyoser, Abdulaziz Z
http://orcid.org/0000-0001-8556-7046
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=case1467218380

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2016, Doctor of Philosophy, Case Western Reserve University, Music Education.
The purpose of this qualitative descriptive research was to determine the self-reported attitudes and practices of music instructors in Kuwait regarding adult music learners. Of central importance to this investigation was how instructors approach adult music education in terms of preparation, goal-making, materials, and evaluation. Participants included 14 university faculty members from one music department in a high-population urban setting in the state of Kuwait. The research questions that guided the study included: (a) How do music instructors in Kuwait prepare for becoming teachers of adult music learners? (b) What are instructors’ goals in teaching adult music learners in Kuwait? (c) What are instructors’ chosen materials for adult music students in Kuwait? and (d) How do instructors in Kuwait approach evaluating their students as well as themselves? Data were gathered through a self-reported open-ended questionnaire that was developed by the researcher. Findings indicated that participants supported formal education opportunities for teachers, such as seminars and workshops. Teachers claimed that they wanted to see their students develop an appreciation for music, remain motivated, and become professional musicians. The participants used numerous resource materials for instruction, including materials designed specifically for adult music learners as well as teacher-modified materials. The educators also employed a variety of formal and informal evaluations such as tests and live feedback. Implications include implementing lifelong music making teaching practices in Kuwaiti music education, enhancing teaching practices and evaluation methods, improving the student-teacher relationship, and understanding adult music learners’ characteristics and their previous experience.
Nathan Kruse, Dr (Committee Chair)
Kathleen Horvath, Dr (Committee Member)
Matthew Garrett , Dr (Committee Member)
Denise Davis, Dr (Committee Member)
149 p.
Adult Education; Music; Music Education
adult music learners, andragogy, lifelong music making, lifelong learning, Kuwait

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  • Alyoser, A. Z. (2016). SELF-REPORTED ATTITUDES AND PRACTICES OF MUSIC INSTRUCTORS IN KUWAIT REGARDING ADULT MUSIC LEARNERS [Doctoral dissertation, Case Western Reserve University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=case1467218380

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  • Alyoser, Abdulaziz. SELF-REPORTED ATTITUDES AND PRACTICES OF MUSIC INSTRUCTORS IN KUWAIT REGARDING ADULT MUSIC LEARNERS . 2016. Case Western Reserve University, Doctoral dissertation. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=case1467218380.

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  • Alyoser, Abdulaziz. "SELF-REPORTED ATTITUDES AND PRACTICES OF MUSIC INSTRUCTORS IN KUWAIT REGARDING ADULT MUSIC LEARNERS ." Doctoral dissertation, Case Western Reserve University, 2016. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=case1467218380

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