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Fostering a happy positive learning environment for generalist pre-service teachers: building confidence that promotes wellbeing

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  05 July 2019

Dawn Joseph
Dawn Joseph*
Affiliation:
School of Education, Faculty of Arts and Education, Deakin University, 221 Burwood Highway, Burwood 3125, Victoria, Australia
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Corresponding author. Email: djoseph@deakin.edu.au
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Abstract

Music is more than just sounds; engaging in music activities in educational settings may foster a sense of wellbeing. This paper explores whether positive learning environments can change attitudes and build confidence of students undertaking the Bachelor of Education (primary) program. As part of a wider study in Melbourne (Australia), using questionnaire data, this qualitative case study reports on two overarching themes (Wellbeing and Learning, and Skill Development and Confidence). I contend that a happy and safe teaching and learning space may promote and nurture the health and wellbeing of students who lack the confidence to teach music as generalist teachers.

Keywords

teacher educationmusic educationpre-service teacherwellbeingconfidence
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British Journal of Music Education , Volume 36 , Issue 2 , July 2019 , pp. 183 - 196
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© Cambridge University Press 2019 

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