Effective techniques for motivating middle school band students to practice

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dc.contributor.authorWhiteside, Danielle Lucileen_US
dc.contributor.committeeChairBaker, Vicki D.
dc.contributor.committeeMemberYoungblood, Pamela
dc.contributor.committeeMemberStoupy, Etienne
dc.date.accessioned2014-04-04T18:54:16Z
dc.date.available2014-04-04T18:54:16Z
dc.date.copyright2013en_US
dc.date.issued1/1/2013en_US
dc.description.abstractThe purpose of this study was to identify the motivational techniques that are most effective in encouraging middle school band students to practice. A questionnaire was sent to middle school band directors in seven regions, as designated by Texas Music Educators Association. Out of 86 respondents, 81% (n = 68) reported using motivational techniques to encourage practicing, most frequently utilizing assessment, tangible rewards, competition, and encouragement as incentives. Student practicing guidelines were provided by 94% (n = 82) of the respondents, predominantly suggesting the implementation of a routine, having goals/plan, the use of practice logs, and decreasing tempo. Respondents indicated that parents could encourage their children to practice by providing them direction, listening to them play, and showing interest. Findings from this study provide middle school band directors greater insight into strategies to facilitate student practice.en_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/11274/323
dc.language.isoen_USen_US
dc.subjectMusic educationen_US
dc.subjectMiddle school educationen_US
dc.titleEffective techniques for motivating middle school band students to practiceen_US
dc.typeThesisen_US
thesis.degree.departmentMusic and Drama
thesis.degree.disciplineMusic Education
thesis.degree.grantorTexas Woman's University
thesis.degree.levelMaster
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Arts

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