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

by Kelly; Steven N.

• ISBN13: 9780415992084
• ISBN10: 0415992087
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2008-11-26
• Publisher: Routledge

Summary

"Teaching Music in American Society applies philosophical, social, cultural, and theoretical issues to common musical classroom and rehearsal situations encountered daily in a culturally and musically diverse American society. The book's premise is based on the philosophy that music teachers must not only be knowledgeable in their subject, but must also understand the social component of teaching music. It is written for undergraduate and graduate students working toward a career in music education, experienced teachers, and other professionals who interact with music students of all levels and abilities." "Topics include local, state, and national issues and policies surrounding music education, music education's role in society, as well as teacher's certification, accountability, salary structures, and legal issues. All topics and material are research-based to provide a foundation and current perspective on each issue. Each chapter ends with questions to consider and key terms and readings for further research."--BOOK JACKET.

Author Biography

Steven N. Kelly is Associate Professor of Music Education at Florida State University.

Table of Contents

A sociological perspective	p. 1
Theoretical foundations	p. 17
The purposes of education	p. 31
Music education's role in society	p. 49
Equality of education	p. 71
Social components of music learning	p. 101
Social characteristics of effective teachers	p. 119
The teaching profession	p. 139
References	p. 167
Index	p. 181
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