Music educator's lived experiences with teacher-directed violence in Newfoundland and Labrador

• Main Author: Lawton, Rosemary C.
• Format: Thesis
• Language: English
• Published: Memorial University of Newfoundland 2023
• Subjects: Newfoundland
• Online Access: https://research.library.mun.ca/16156/; https://research.library.mun.ca/16156/1/converted.pdf

Violence directed against educators is becoming a growing phenomenon in K-12 school systems across the globe. While numerous studies on violence against classroom educators exist, after extensive research, I have not discovered any studies that focus on music educators. This present study explores the shared experiences of classroom music educators in Newfoundland and Labrador who have been victims of violence in their classrooms. Through the implementation of a survey with 49 participants and a focus group with four participants, this study analyzes the risk of violence toward music educators, explores the potential causes of violence against music educators, and offers possible solutions that can help mitigate or prevent the risk for future incidents of violence. This study invites policymakers, administrators, and music educators to reevaluate their current practices.