Product Description

This book highlights issues that teachers of music in primary and secondary schools confront in their professional practice. It supports them in achieving a greater understanding of the curriculum and its implementation in the classroom.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #299630 in Books
• Published on: 2001-04-26
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 272 pages

From the Back Cover
Issues in Music Teaching is intended to stimulate critical reflection on a range of topics related to the teaching and learning of music. The chapters are written by experienced music educators representing a variety of perspectives in the field.
The issues addressed include:
the historical and comparative context of music teaching
the place of music in the curriculum
the nature of music and music education
ICT and music education
music education and individual needs
continuity and progression in music education
The book aims to prompt music teachers to be analytical and critical of theory and practice, and help them to become autonomous professionals and curriculum developers in their own right.
Issues in Music Teaching will be of interest to student teachers, newly qualified teachers and music teachers engaged in professional development in both primary and secondary schools.