Research Presentations and Publications
Jones employs a variety of research methodologies and cover a range of participant backgrounds. His primary interests include music teacher-student relationship development, elementary music teachers modes of instructional delivery, Flow in group music making, motivation in music teaching and learning, and Sacred Harp singing. The following are examples from recent years.
What are they thinking? Elementary Classroom Teacher Perception of Music Class
Presentation: GMEA Conference 2021
Developing Knowledge and Cultivating Inquiry: Using Research to Meet Goals as a Music Educator
Culp, M., Guerrero, B., Sanguinetti, R. & Jones, J.D. (2021).
Using the gradual release of responsibility framework to teach rhythmic solfège for beginners.
Jones, J.D. (2021) American Eurhythmics Society.
Tick tock, the division clock
Jones, J. D. (2021). American Eurhythmics Society
“See you in the Square”: What We Can Learn from Sacred Harp Singers
Society for Music Teacher Education (SMTE) Biennial Conference
Greensboro, NC. September 2019. (Poster)
The Shape of Us: Habitus of a Sacred Harp Singing Society (poster)
Mountain Lake Biennial Colloquium
Mountain Lake, VA. May 2019.
Scaffolding the Dalcroze approach
Jones, J. D. (2018). General Music Today. (31)2. 5-12.
Elementary music teacher perception and instruction of subdivision: A mixed-methods study.
Jones, J. D. (2016). Master Thesis. The University of Texas at San Antonio.
Compassion for All: Using the Life Course Theory of Human Development in Music Education
Mountain Lake Biennial Colloquium
Mountain Lake, VA. May 2019.
Recent Practitioner Presentations
Jones presents on a wide variety of topics including, elementary general music strategies, music for exceptional learners, the Dalcroze approach, and Kodaly music education. He has present at local, regional, state, national, and international conferences.
I Sing, We Sing, Ya’ll Sing, You Sing!: Using the GRR Framework in Elementary
NAfME Eastern Division Conference
Rochester, NY. April 2023
What Now?!: Elements of Elementary Music for New Teachers
Texas Music Educators Association Conference
San Antonio, TX. February 2023
Universal Design for Learning: A Framework for Inclusive Teaching
Georgia Music Educator Association Conference
Athens, GA. January 2022
I Sing, We Sing, Ya’ll Sing, You Sing!: Using the GRR Framework in Elementary
Georgia Music Educator Association Conference
Athens, GA. January 2022
Weaving Musical Stories: Storytelling with Nursery Rhymes and Songs
Georgia Music Educator Association Virtual Conference. January 2021
Scaffolding Listening Activities in Elementary General Music
Georgia Music Educator Association Virtual Conference. January 2021
Weaving Musical Stories: Storytelling with Nursery Rhymes and songs
Early Childhood Music and Movement Association International Conference
July 2021
Dalcroze for Beginners
Education Through Music, Non-Profit Music Education Corporation
New York City, NY. January 2020. (Invited Presenter)