Capturing family soundscapes for a deeper understanding and knowledge of early childhood music education : the contributions made by LENA® technology
Pérez Moreno, Jèssica (Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. Departament de Didàctica de l'Expressió Musical, Plàstica i Corporal)
Lerma Arregocés, Daniela (Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. Departament de Didàctica de l'Expressió Musical, Plàstica i Corporal)
Dosaiguas Canal, Marta (Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. Departament de Didàctica de l'Expressió Musical, Plàstica i Corporal)

Imprint:	Taylor and Francis Ltd., 2025
Description:	12 pàg.
Abstract:	This article revisits several noteworthy studies carried out in the last 25 years in the field of early childhood music education (ECME), where musical activity happens in home settings or in connection to family life. It draws attention to its methodological designs focusing on the data collection tools used. The goal of the paper is to present the digital language processor (DLP) marketed by LENA® (Language Environment Analysis) as a technology to be considered in ECME research. In addition, it describes current studies that employ LENA® as data collection tool as well as discuss the ethical concerns associated to its use. As a conclusion, it encourages researchers in the field to adopt this device in their studies considering its limitations and potentialities.
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Language:	Anglès
Document:	Article ; recerca ; Versió acceptada per publicar
Subject:	Ethics ; Family ; LENA ; Limitations and potentialities ; Music education
Published in:	European Early Childhood Education Research Journal, ISSN 1752-1807

DOI: 10.1080/1350293X.2025.2481203

Available from: 2027-01-21

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