The integration of music and mathematics education in Catalonia and England: perspectives on theory and practice
Author
VILADOT, LAIA
Hilton, Caroline
Casals, Albert
Saunders, Jo
Carrillo, Carmen
Henley, Jennie
González-Martín, Cristina
Prat, Montserrat
Welch, Graham
Publication date
2018ISSN
1461-3808
Abstract
The relationship between music and mathematics has often been the subject of discussion, both inside and outside the field of education. As part of an exciting project on a European scale, the paper explores the changing contexts in Catalonia (Spain) and England (UK) in relation to the integrated approach to the teaching of music and mathematics. We analyse three areas: academic literature, the curriculum frameworks and publications and resources prepared by and for teachers. Our findings suggest that due to the more favourable attitude towards cross-curricular approaches in education, more progress has been made in England, in terms of developing resources to support an integrated approach to the teaching of music and mathematics, than in Catalonia. Nonetheless, teachers in both locations are very interested in developing these approaches. Although there is a need for further teacher training and support, there is evidence of progress already being made in schools.
Document Type
Article
Document version
Accepted version
Language
English
Subject (CDU)
37 - Education
Keywords
Música
Matemàtiques
Educació
Música
Matemáticas
Educación
Music
Mathematics
Education
Pages
26
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Group
Collection
20; 1
Is part of
Music Education Research
Citation
Viladot, Laia; Hilton, Caroline; Casals, Albert [et al.]. The integration of music and mathematics education in Catalonia and England: perspectives on theory and practice. Music Education Research, 2018, 20(1), p. 71-82. Disponible en: <https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/14613808.2017.1290595>. Fecha de acceso: 30 jun. 2020. DOI: 10.1080/14613808.2017.1290595
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