Integration of Music and Core Academic Objectives in the K–12 Curriculum

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to examine self-reports of in-service K–12 teachers before and after participation in a course structured to integrate music and core academic objectives. Participants completed a survey that addressed music experience, ability and attitude, teaching music objectives, and integrating music and academic objectives. Results indicated that teachers became more comfortable at the global thought of integrating music and core academic objectives, with a slight increase in confidence level in integrating music with reading, math, science, or social studies objectives.