Debates in Music Teaching

Abstract

Philosophical, Sociological and Psychological Foundations * What can reflective teachers learn from philosophies of music education? From Personal Philosophy to Critical Cultural Readership. Heidi Westerlund * Policy and Practice in Music Education: A Sociological Perspective. Ruth Wright * Creativity, Culture and the Practice of Music Education. John Finney * The Justification for Music in the Curriculum: Music Can be Bad for You. Chris Philpott * What is Musical Development and Can Education Make a Difference? Keith Swanwick Political Perspectives * Music Education and Social Justice: Towards a Radical Political History and Vision. Paul Woodford * The National Curriculum as Manifest Destiny. Cathy Benedict and Patrick Schmidt * Musical Ideologies, Practices and Pedagogies: Addressing Pupil Alienation through a Praxial Approach to the Music Curriculum. Gary Spruce with Francesca Matthews The Pedagogy of Music * Integrity and Autonomy for Music in a Creative and Cross-Curriculum. Jonathan Barnes * Assessment for Self Directed Learning in Music Education. Chris Philpott * Those Who Can - Play Those Who Can't - Use Music Tech? How Can Teachers Knock Down the Walls Between Music and Music Technology? Jonathan Savage * Musical Knowledge, Critical Conscious and Critical Thinking. Gary Spruce * Music 14-19: Choices, Challenges, and Opportunities. Keith Evans * Partnerships in Music Education: So - Who is the Teacher? Katherine Zeserson Professional Development * Teachers and Pupils as Researchers: Methods for Researching School Music. Tim Cain and Pamela Burnard * Professional Development and Music Education. Vanessa Young