Woolford, R: Reviewing The Teaching of Music at Foundation S

This case study took place in a small infant school which was identified because over recent years it had failed to make any significant improvements in standards and in an effort to raise levels of literacy and numeracy, the teaching of much of the broader curriculum had become marginalised. Research findings concluded that a practical creative approach to teaching music within early years can contribute to a higher quality learning environment which if properly supported may result in significant changes to the life of the school. This research also reflected on the continuing decline in music specialists who enter teaching. However, the preliminary results would appear to support the views of those who argue that non specialists are quite capable of delivering high quality music lessons at infant level. One of the most significant factors to come from this research has been the crucial importance of teacher confidence in their own skills and abilities together with the need for the Head to encourage and build on this confidence