Teaching Music in American Society: A Social and Cultural Understanding of Music Education

Successful professional music teachers must not only be knowledgeable in conducting and performing, but also be socially and culturally aware of students, issues, and events that affect their classrooms. This book provides comprehensive overview of social and cultural themes directly related to music education, teacher training, and successful teacher characteristics. New topics in the second edition include the impact of Race to the Top, social justice, bullying, alternative schools, the influence of Common Core Standards, and the effects of teacher and school assessments. All topics and material are research-based to provide a foundation and current perspective on each issue.

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Teaching Music in American Society: A Social and Cultural Understanding of Music Education

Successful professional music teachers must not only be knowledgeable in conducting and performing, but also be socially and culturally aware of students, issues, and events that affect their classrooms. This book provides comprehensive overview of social and cultural themes directly related to music education, teacher training, and successful teacher characteristics. New topics in the second edition include the impact of Race to the Top, social justice, bullying, alternative schools, the influence of Common Core Standards, and the effects of teacher and school assessments. All topics and material are research-based to provide a foundation and current perspective on each issue.

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Teaching Music in American Society: A Social and Cultural Understanding of Music Education

Teaching Music in American Society: A Social and Cultural Understanding of Music Education

by Steven N. Kelly
Teaching Music in American Society: A Social and Cultural Understanding of Music Education

Teaching Music in American Society: A Social and Cultural Understanding of Music Education

by Steven N. Kelly

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Overview

Successful professional music teachers must not only be knowledgeable in conducting and performing, but also be socially and culturally aware of students, issues, and events that affect their classrooms. This book provides comprehensive overview of social and cultural themes directly related to music education, teacher training, and successful teacher characteristics. New topics in the second edition include the impact of Race to the Top, social justice, bullying, alternative schools, the influence of Common Core Standards, and the effects of teacher and school assessments. All topics and material are research-based to provide a foundation and current perspective on each issue.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781135851217
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Publication date: 02/01/2013
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 200
File size: 2 MB

About the Author

Steven N. Kelly is Professor of Music Education in the College of Music at The Florida State University.

Table of Contents

1. A Sociological Perspective

2. Theoretical Foundations

3. The Purposes of Education

4. Music Education’s Role in Society

5. Equality of Education

6. Social Components of Effective Teaching

7. Social Components of Effective Teaching

8. The Teaching Profession

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