Description
Book SynopsisTeaching Music in American Society, Third Edition, provides a comprehensive overview of social and cultural themes directly related to music education, teacher training, and successful teacher characteristics. Music teachers need to be not only knowledgeable in conducting and performing but also socially and culturally aware of students, issues, and events that affect their classrooms. This book is designed for educators seeking K-12 music teacher certification to teach in American schools. At the conclusion of each chapter is a summary of the chapter and a list of key items and people discussed, plus a series of related questions for students to consider.
Current topics in the third edition include:
an emphasis on social justice, sensitivity to transgender students, and bullying,
the influences of social media,
a focus on urban music education, and
a new chapter on diverse learning.
Further, recent policy issues are addressed in this n
Table of Contents
Preface. Acknowledgements. About the Author. Chapter One: A Sociological Perspective. Chapter Two: Theoretical Foundations. Chapter Three: The Purposes of Education. Chapter Four: Music Education’s Role in Society. Chapter Five: Equality of Education. Chapter Six: Diverse Learning and Inclusive Music Education. Chapter Seven: Social Components of Music Learning. Chapter Eight: Social Characteristics of Effective Teachers. Chapter Nine: The Teaching Profession. Bibliography. Index.
