| Volume 26 Number 30 | September 30, 2025 |
Arts-based Research (ABR) and Pedagogy: How a Research Framework Can Support Teaching Practices of (Music) Educators
Jonathan McElroy
Monmouth University, United States
Citation: McElroy, J. (2025). Arts-based research (abr) and pedagogy: How a research framework can support teaching practices of music educators. International Journal of Education & the Arts, 26(30). http://doi.org/10.26209/ijea26n30
Abstract
Tenets of the Arts-based Research (ABR) framework share similarities with a praxial music education. An ABR framework can support music educators’ teaching practices ranging from novice to the established teacher. This can be achieved by establishing and maintaining strong student-teacher relationships through the creation, development, adaptation and implementation of curriculum. This article aims to illustrate how ABR practices can support (Music) educators’ teaching practices. This will be achieved by examining overlapping concepts between ABR and a praxial music education: Holistic Self, Caring (Ethic of Care), Personal/Individual (Inclusive), and Collaborative. Furthermore, vignettes are presented to illustrate the theory into practice for in-service teachers. These overlapping tenets can serve to aid/support (music) educators’ teaching practices through curriculum development, pedagogical practices, project creation and implementation, or assessment in K-12 or higher education. Educators with a range of experience can use these similarities to further develop their craft and aid their continual growth and development.
