Analysing the object of learning, using phenomenography: Music education in Swedish grade five classrooms
International Journal for Lesson and Learning Studies
ISSN: 2046-8253
Article publication date: 4 July 2018
Issue publication date: 7 September 2018
Abstract
Purpose
In this paper, knowledge concerning the meaning of knowing the object of learning is developed using learning study as a research approach. The purpose of this paper is to show how the object of learning, in this case, playing with groove in rhythmic sequences, can be analysed and recognised using phenomenography.
Design/methodology/approach
The paper reports on a learning study conducted in three different fifth grade elementary school classes. Seven music teachers were involved in preparing the pre-test, designing three research lessons and analysing the material.
Findings
The findings show that several aspects of the object of learning must be discerned by the learner in order to experience the chosen object of learning and develop in the learning situation. The phenomenographic analysis contributed to refining the meaning of the object of learning.
Originality/value
In a learning study, knowledge concerning the meaning of the object of learning is generated. The development and specification of this knowledge will be empirically revealed through the analysis process. This paper will contribute to the discussion concerning what must be known in order to develop a specific capability in music education, namely, the capability to feel the groove.
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Acknowledgements
The author wishes to thank the three anonymous reviewers for their comments, which contributed to a stronger paper. The author also wishes to thank Anchor English for their very helpful proofreading services.
Citation
Ahlstrand, P. (2018), "Analysing the object of learning, using phenomenography: Music education in Swedish grade five classrooms", International Journal for Lesson and Learning Studies, Vol. 7 No. 3, pp. 184-200. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJLLS-12-2016-0053
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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