Teaching Teachers to Use Technology in the Music Classroom: A Model for in-service Training [online]. (original) (raw)

(In this abstract, the 'term music technology' refers to the use of MIDI controlled systems and technology based laboratories for the development ofpeiformance,composition, aural and musicology skills). This paper will outline the current research design of a proposed model of music technology based inservice training for music educators. Specific reference will be made to current generic research into the use of technology in educational training and professional development. Discussion will highlight the specific factors that have ir^htenced the design of this model, including die process of educational change, the teaching and learning process,co operative structures,time allocation, attitudes and needs of teachers, advances in technology and school culture as well as the current direction of the secondary music curriculum in NSW. The researcher wUlldghlight preliminary information derived from involvement in one-day music technology training courses offered at The University of Sydney.