This study examines the early professional development of preservice music teachers during their teacher education program using the Knowledge Quartet framework. While teacher education research has primarily focused on beginning teachers, understanding how preservice teachers develop professional knowledge during their first year remains limited, particularly in music education where students must navigate the complex transition from performer to educator.
The study employs a two-phase design. Phase 1 involves collecting reflective journals from first-year music education students from the course ‘Introduction to Music Education.’ Phase 2 includes in-depth interviews with 10-12 purposefully selected participants. Data analysis utilizes Rowland et al.’s (2009) Knowledge Quartet framework, which examines pedagogical content knowledge through four dimensions: Foundation (theoretical knowledge), Transformation (converting knowledge for teaching), Connection (linking concepts), and Contingency (responding to unexpected situations). Three research questions guide the investigation: (1) How do the four Knowledge Quartet dimensions manifest in preservice music teachers' early professional development? (2) How do these dimensions interact? (3) How do they evolve over time? This research contributes to music teacher education by providing systematic insights into the nascent stages of professional development. Understanding early knowledge construction patterns can inform curriculum design and support strategies, ultimately helping teacher educators provide timely interventions. By capturing the critical initial phase when students begin forming their music teacher identities, this study addresses a significant gap in music education research and offers practical implications for improving preservice teacher preparation programs.

Authors:
Jihae Shin, Ewha Womans University, South Korea

About the Presenter(s)
Dr. Jihae Shin is an associate professor in a graduate school of education at Ewha Womans University, Seoul, South
Korea. Her research interests focus on teacher education, teacher collaboration, music teaching, and learning.

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