Professional Activities

Sandra A. Howard and Karen J. Seaver published “Music Educators’ Self-Perceptions of Interpersonal Skills: An Exploratory Study” in Update: Applications of Research in Music Education. Howard and Seaver examine measure music educators’ self-perceptions of their use of interpersonal skills. Participants rated themselves on 32 statements included on the “My Use of Interpersonal Skills Inventory” in pre- and posttest formats. Participants participated in a 4-week period of weekly practice, class discussions, and self-reflections focused on interpersonal skills.