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Austin, James R

Professor Emerita/Emeritus

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  • Dr. Austin's research focuses on K-12 student motivation and learning engagement, teacher recruitment and identity development, teacher assessment practices, and implications of education policy reforms for music/arts education.

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  • K-12 learner motivation and engagement in artistic activity, music teacher recruitment and identity development, music teacher assessment practices, school policy reform and implications for K-12 arts education

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Teaching

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  • MUSC 2997 - Sophomore Proficiency
    Primary Instructor - Spring 2018 / Fall 2018 / Spring 2019
    To be completed by the second semester of the sophomore year.
  • MUSC 4443 - Teaching Instrumental Music
    Primary Instructor - Spring 2020 / Spring 2021 / Spring 2022 / Spring 2023
    Examines instrumental music curricula, instructional materials and teaching techniques appropriate for rehearsal, class, and lesson settings. Also addresses administration strategies for instrumental music programs. Offered spring only. Same as MUSC 5443.
  • MUSC 5443 - Teaching Instrumental Music
    Primary Instructor - Spring 2020 / Spring 2021 / Spring 2023
    Examines instrumental music curricula, instructional materials and teaching techniques appropriate for rehearsal, class, and lesson settings. Also addresses administration strategies for instrumental music programs. Offered spring only. Same as MUSC 4443.
  • MUSC 6213 - Assessment of Music Learning
    Primary Instructor - Summer 2018 / Summer 2020 / Summer 2022
    Provides an overview of traditional and contemporary approaches to music assessment. Topics include psychometrics, standardized tests, test construction, grade reports, and student portfolios. Offered on a rotating basis during summer session.
  • MUSC 7113 - Quantitative Research in Music Education
    Primary Instructor - Fall 2018 / Fall 2020 / Fall 2022
    Topics include sampling, questionnaire development, research design, intermediate and advanced statistics, presenting/publishing research, and research ethics. Students conduct an original research study. Offered fall of even-numbered years.
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