Abstract
The focus of this paper is constructed through 1) a child wellbeing study performed in Finland (2010-2012), and 2) music education as a form of creativity. Imagination, creativity, friendliness and the elements of comfort were found to be important for the positive wellbeing of a child. PISA studies reflect the peak of Finnish learning results concerning 15-year-olds as a proof of the high quality of school education. Maintaining the positive learning results may be based on and supported by music education and creative musical experiences. This leads us to think about holistic music education as a resource.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1074-1083 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | The European Journal of Social & Behavioral Sciences (EJSBS) |
Volume | VI |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Nov 2013 |
Externally published | Yes |
Publication type | A1 Journal article-refereed |
Keywords
- child-based methodology
- creativity
- learning
- music education
- PISA
- triangulation
- wellbeing