ERIC Number: EJ982617
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Publication Date: 2012-Dec
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Music Play Zone II: Deepening Parental Empowerment as Music Guides for Their Young Children
Koops, Lisa Huisman
Early Childhood Education Journal, v40 n6 p333-341 Dec 2012
With the intent of facilitating musical development of children enrolled in early childhood music courses, the purpose of this research was to describe the ongoing use of an online social networking site by parents of preschool children. Six families attended a 45-min early childhood music class each week for 10 weeks and responded to assignments each week via a private online social network. Research questions examined perceived benefits and effects of participation in the online social network. Data consisted of online posts by the participants and transcripts of exit interviews. Results of qualitative data analysis suggested that the online social network seemed to foster deeper connections among most participants and provided a strong communication tool between parent and teacher. Parents indicated that the site also provided a beneficial forum for reflection. They also indicated that a barrier to full participation was a lack of time.
Descriptors: Music Education, Empowerment, Parents, Preschool Children, Internet, Social Networks, Interpersonal Relationship, Communication (Thought Transfer), Reflection, Barriers, Qualitative Research, Data Analysis
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Early Childhood Education; Preschool Education
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Language: English
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