The Origins and Foundations of Music Education
Cross-Cultural Historical Studies of Music in Compulsory Schooling
Dr Gordon Cox editor Dr Robin Stevens editor Anthony Haynes editor
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Continuum Publishing Corporation
Published:5th Jan '12
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Explores the origins and foundations of music education across five continents.
This landmark collection will explore the origins and foundations of music education across five continents. The introduction of music as a compulsory subject in schools is of unique significance for music educationists and researchers. However, their shared knowledge of this phenomenon is fragmentary and there is consequently a need for more comprehensive documentation and analysis of the foundational aspect of school music from a variety of international perspectives. "Origins and Foundations of Music Education" considers the following key issues: the inclusion of music as part of the compulsory school curriculum in the context of the historical and political landscape; the aims, objectives and content of the music curriculum as a compulsory subject; teaching methods; the provision and training of teachers of music; and, the experiences of pupils experiencing this musical education. Contributors have been carefully selected to represent countries which have incorporated music into compulsory schooling for a variety of differing reasons giving a diverse collection which will guide future actions and policy. "Continuum Studies in Educational Research" (CSER) is a major new series in the field of educational research. Written by experts and scholars for experts and scholars, this ground-breaking series focuses on research in the areas of comparative education, history, lifelong learning, philosophy, policy, post-compulsory education, psychology and sociology. Based on cutting edge research and written with lucidity and passion, the "CSER" series showcases only those books that really matter in education - studies that are major, that will be remembered for having made a difference.
"'An impressive volume, a bright and shining compendium of essays by prominent scholars from fourteen nations who trace the historic roots and reasons for music as a subject of study in compulsory schooling. They delve into the past to understand the present status of principles and practices of music teachers, their pedagogical methods, and the pupils they serve. The book is data-rich and wide-ranging in coverage, and under the leadership of co-editors Cox and Stevens, it is expertly conceived and carried through as a project that conveys varied international histories and current contexts of music within (and at times a little bit outside) the formalities of school.' (Patricia Shehan Campbell, Donald E. Peterson Professor of Music, University of Washington, USA) 'This book offers each of us an important opportunity to revisit our music education heritage within a much broader international context. Both editors are eminent world authorities on research into the history of music education and are ideally placed to lead such a publication. The outcome is stimulating and also thought provoking, enabling us to understand better how we can learn from the past in order to effect a more successful future.' (Graham Welch, Professor of Education, Institute of Education, University of London, UK) 'Cox and Stevens have produced a powerful and well-timed publication. The editors and contributors should be congratulated on their fine achievement, and on presenting an invaluable gift to the music education community.' (Research Studies in Music Education)"
ISBN: 9781441128881
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 422g
256 pages