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The Mediation of Music in the Development of Intrapersonal and Action Skills in Early Teacher Education

Year: 2023

Type: article

Abstract: Soft skills enable the individual to successfully face the problems and challenges of a complex society in constant flux and under constant uncertainty. Music, in its different forms of expression, is presented as an ideal tool for the development of intrapersonal and action skills such as adaptability, optimism and proactivity. On the basis of a project carried out by and for future teachers, qualitative research based on a case study has been carried out. Data collection: questionnaires, observations, student productions and interviews. The results reveal that music can be a mediating element for the development of soft skills. Specifically, it has been observed that music can help the individual to face and effectively resolve changing and novel situations that require self-efficacy, self-confidence and social support. Music can also improve the physical and socio-emotional well-being of individuals as well as helping them successfully face adversity.

Source: Qualitative Research in Education

DOI: 10.17583/qre.10748

Authors: María-de-la-O Corton-Heras, Andrea Giraldez-Hayes, Rosa Soliveres-Buigues, José-Luis Parejo

Institutions: Universidad de Valladolid, University of East London, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

Language: English

Topic: Diverse Music Education Insights

Subfield: Music

Field: Arts and Humanities

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $647