This book focuses on nurturing students’ creativity through the integration of music and other creative art forms. It presents the soundscape as an immersive auditory environment that surrounds us, capable of evoking emotions, stimulating imagination, and inspiring creative thought. By actively engaging with the soundscape while listening to music or the sound environment, individuals can enhance their creative experiences and discover new avenues for exploration and expression in teaching. Additionally, the book explores creativity within the soundscapes of diverse cultures, broadening students’ perspectives, while promoting cultural awareness, empathy, and interconnectedness.
The book pays particular attention to the Chinese community while considering its relevance in both Western and non-Western contexts. It emphasizes the influential role of teachers and the social environment in motivating creativity and creative behaviour, risk-taking, and innovative problem-solving skills. The book also showcases a comprehensive programme with resources for facilitating creative music-making, providing detailed insights into how creativity can be effectively sustained, stimulated, and promoted within the education system.
Introduction.- Development of the Arts, Culture, and Creativity
Education in Hong Kong.- Music, the Arts, and Creativity in Early Childhood
Education in Hong Kong.- Music, the Arts, and Creativity in School Education
in Hong Kong.- Teaching Music, the Arts, and Creativity in Higher Education
in Hong Kong.- Envisioning New Horizons: Charting the Future of Creativity
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Prof. Wai-Chung Ho is deeply immersed in researching the intricate interplay between Chinas school music education, social change, culture, and creativity within a dynamic society. Her goal is to shed light on the connections between social transformation, cultural diversity, creativity, and education reforms. With a focus on Hong Kong, she is dedicated to nurturing creativity, music, and creative arts in education across a wide spectrum of school and higher education sectors, demonstrating her unwavering commitment to advancing these vital disciplines.
Dr. Siu-Hang Kong is an Assistant Professor of Music Education at The Education University of Hong Kong. His research interests encompass various areas, such as music in early childhood education, teacher education, the sociology and psychology of music education, and comparative education. His practical experience in music education forms the basis for his research, which aims to enhance music education in the modern context. His focus lies particularly in the realms of creative music pedagogy and addressing social inequality.
