44.084-20 - Becoming Artist Music Teachers: Four Perspectives on Music Teacher Identity Construction

• In Event: 44.084 - Roundtable Session 18

Session Type: Roundtable Session

Abstract

Four researchers individually examined the ways in which coursework, authentic learning context teaching experiences, and mentorship facilitated music teacher identity construction for preservice music teachers (PMT). Theoretical frameworks varied from the Wenger’s (1998) identity trajectories and Tharpe & Gallimore’s (1991) stages of role exchange to the use of metaphors (Black & Halliwell, 2000; Cook-Sather, 2009; Saban, 2006, 2009) to the concept of idealogical becoming and figured worlds (Bakhtin, 1981; Holland, Lachiotte, Skinner, & Caine, 2001). Researcher will present their qualitative research projects about preservice music teacher identity construction. Then, a discussant will find commonalities and differences and make suggestions for practical implications and future research.

Sub Unit

• SIG-Music Education

Chair

• Cynthia L Wagoner, East Carolina University

Papers

• Becoming Music Teachers in a Supportive String Project Community - Kristen Pellegrino, The University of Texas - San Antonio

• Cultivating Artistry: Intersections of Applied Musicianship and Mentorship in a Preservice Teaching Community - Erik Alan Johnson, Colorado State University

• All the World's a Stage: Preservice Music Teacher Identity Construction Through Metaphor - Cynthia L Wagoner, East Carolina University

• Preservice Music Teacher Identity: Emerging Figured Worlds - Sean Powell, University of North Texas

Discussant

• Cynthia L Wagoner, East Carolina University