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

by Kelly; Steven N.

• ISBN13: 9780415992091
• ISBN10: 0415992095
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Nonspecific Binding
• 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.

Author Biography

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

Table of Contents

Preface	p. ix
Acknowledgments	p. xi
About the Author	p. xiii
A Sociological Perspective	p. 1
Sociology and Education	p. 4
Music Education's Relationship to Education	p. 5
Sociological Basics	p. 6
Enculturation and Socialization	p. 12
Summary	p. 13
Key Items	p. 15
Questions for Consideration	p. 15
Theoretical Foundations	p. 17
Fundamental Sociological Theories	p. 18
Sociological Theories and Music Education	p. 24
Summary	p. 28
Key Items	p. 29
Questions for Consideration	p. 29
The Purposes of Education	p. 31
Defining "Education"	p. 33
The Purposes of Education in the United States	p. 36
Music Education's Role in the Purposes of Education	p. 40
Education and Schooling Instructional Concept Models	p. 43
Music Education's Relation to Schooling and Education	p. 45
Summary	p. 46
Key Items	p. 48
Questions for Consideration	p. 48
Music Education's Role in Society	p. 49
A Brief Overview of the Foundations of Music in American Society	p. 50
Music's Role in Contemporary Society	p. 57
Why Do We Need Music?	p. 60
Music Education's Role in Society	p. 62
Meeting Challenges to Redefining Music Education	p. 66
Summary	p. 68
Key Items	p. 69
Questions for Consideration	p. 69
Equality of Education	p. 71
An Overview of Educational Models of Equality	p. 72
Groups Affected by Inequalities	p. 75
Teacher Influence on the Equality of Opportunity	p. 82
Inequality Among Schools	p. 83
Equality of Opportunity in Music Education	p. 86
Music Education Among Different Types of Schools	p. 94
Summary	p. 96
Key Items	p. 98
Questions for Consideration	p. 98
Social Components of Music Learning	p. 101
Principle Learning Theories	p. 101
Intelligence and Music Ability	p. 113
Summary	p. 116
Key Items	p. 117
Questions for Consideration	p. 117
Social Characteristics of Effective Teachers	p. 119
Student Characteristics	p. 120
Motivating Students to Learn	p. 123
Characteristics of Effective Music Teachers	p. 128
Developing Effective Teacher Characteristics	p. 131
Classroom Characteristics	p. 133
Classroom Organization and Management	p. 135
Summary	p. 136
Key Items	p. 137
Questions for Consideration	p. 138
The Teaching Profession	p. 139
The Teaching Profession	p. 141
Teacher Certification Issues	p. 146
Teacher Accountability	p. 150
Teacher Salaries	p. 151
Tenure and Extended Contracts	p. 155
Working Conditions	p. 156
Common Legal Issues	p. 158
Teacher Unions	p. 161
The Rewards of Teaching	p. 162
Summary	p. 164
Key Items	p. 165
Questions for Consideration	p. 166
References	p. 167
Index	p. 181
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