This 3rd edition of Learning to Teach Music in the Secondary School
has been thoroughly revised to take account of the latest initiatives,
research and scholarship in the field of music education, and the most
recent changes to the curriculum. By focusing on overarching principles,
it aims to develop reflective practitioners who will creatively and
critically examine their own and others' ideas about music education,
and the ways in which children learn music.
Providing an overview of contemporary issues in music teaching and
learning from a range of perspectives, the book focuses on teaching
music musically, and enables the reader to:
- place music education in its historical and social context
- consider the nature of musical knowledge and how teachers can
facilitate their students to learn musically
- critically analyse the frameworks within which music teachers work
- develop an understanding of composing, performing and responding to
music, as well as key issues such as creativity, individual needs and
assessment
- examine aspects of music beyond the classroom and how effective links
can be made between curriculum music and music outside of school.
Including a range of case studies, tasks and reflections to help student
teachers integrate the theory and practice of music education
effectively, this new edition will provide invaluable support, guidance
and challenges for teachers at all stages of their careers, as well as
being a useful resource for teacher educators in a wide range of
settings.
