Music Educators' Understanding and Opinions of U.S. Copyright Law
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| Title: | Music Educators' Understanding and Opinions of U.S. Copyright Law |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Egger, John Okley, Springer, D. Gregory |
| Source: | Update: Applications of Research in Music Education. Jun 2019 37(3):20-27. |
| Availability: | SAGE Publications. 2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320. Tel: 800-818-7243; Tel: 805-499-9774; Fax: 800-583-2665; e-mail: journals@sagepub.com; Web site: http://sagepub.com |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 8 |
| Publication Date: | 2019 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: | Music, Music Teachers, Music Education, Teacher Attitudes, Opinions, Copyrights, Inservice Teacher Education |
| DOI: | 10.1177/8755123318801064 |
| ISSN: | 8755-1233 |
| Abstract: | The purpose of this study was to examine music educators' understanding and opinions of U.S. copyright law. In-service music educators (N = 50) completed a web-based questionnaire designed to assess their attitudes toward, knowledge of, and preparation/training for understanding copyright law. Respondents reported generally favorable attitudes toward copyright law. Results also indicated that respondents had a limited understanding of certain aspects of copyright law. These in-service music teachers reported that their undergraduate preparation did not prepare them well to understand copyright law, and the majority (64%) indicated completing zero undergraduate courses that included copyright law as a content area and few professional development sessions focused on understanding copyright law. Analysis of respondents' answers to a free-response question indicated the following themes: (a) rationalizing unethical/illegal behaviors, (b) criticizing the status quo, and (c) expressing a desire for more information about copyright. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2019 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1215239 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | The purpose of this study was to examine music educators' understanding and opinions of U.S. copyright law. In-service music educators (N = 50) completed a web-based questionnaire designed to assess their attitudes toward, knowledge of, and preparation/training for understanding copyright law. Respondents reported generally favorable attitudes toward copyright law. Results also indicated that respondents had a limited understanding of certain aspects of copyright law. These in-service music teachers reported that their undergraduate preparation did not prepare them well to understand copyright law, and the majority (64%) indicated completing zero undergraduate courses that included copyright law as a content area and few professional development sessions focused on understanding copyright law. Analysis of respondents' answers to a free-response question indicated the following themes: (a) rationalizing unethical/illegal behaviors, (b) criticizing the status quo, and (c) expressing a desire for more information about copyright. |
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| ISSN: | 8755-1233 |
| DOI: | 10.1177/8755123318801064 |
