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Project-Based Learning in the Swedish community music school - A democratic approach to music education

Wikström, Hannes LU orcid (2026) European Association of Music in Schools: 33rd EAS Conference Vienna 2026 p.146-146
Abstract (Swedish)
This presentation explores project-based learning (PBL) as a pedagogical approach within the Swedish community music school (kulturskola), drawing on ongoing doctoral research at Malmö Academy of Music. The study investigates how PBL can foster democratic participation, student agency, and collaborative creativity in music education. Through ethnographic methods and practice-based inquiry, the research examines how music teachers and students co-create learning environments that emphasize process over product, dialogue over instruction, and shared responsibility over hierarchical structures. The study is situated within the ULF framework and contributes to the development of inclusive and participatory pedagogies in extracurricular music... (More)
This presentation explores project-based learning (PBL) as a pedagogical approach within the Swedish community music school (kulturskola), drawing on ongoing doctoral research at Malmö Academy of Music. The study investigates how PBL can foster democratic participation, student agency, and collaborative creativity in music education. Through ethnographic methods and practice-based inquiry, the research examines how music teachers and students co-create learning environments that emphasize process over product, dialogue over instruction, and shared responsibility over hierarchical structures. The study is situated within the ULF framework and contributes to the development of inclusive and participatory pedagogies in extracurricular music education.
The presentation invites participants to reflect on how project-based learning can support democratic values in music education, particularly in contexts where traditional teaching models dominate. Interactive discussion will focus on the challenges and possibilities of implementing PBL in diverse cultural and institutional settings. (Less)
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146 - 146
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European Association of Music in Schools: 33rd EAS Conference Vienna 2026
conference location
Austria
conference dates
2026-04-08 - 2026-04-11
language
Swedish
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35ae030a-35db-480c-935e-4039e656f94c
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https://eas-music.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Vienna26_Abstract-Book_FINAL_v3.pdf
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