Abstract
Abstract This chapter introduces teaching philosophies that apply to music appreciation and online education, and ways in which music appreciation instructors might develop or refine a philosophy for teaching the course online that can withstand various inherent challenges. Developing a philosophy for teaching music appreciation online can support instructors by giving them purpose and clarity about instructional choices and daily online teaching. The philosophy traditionally associated with music appreciation classes, an aesthetic philosophy, is introduced, alongside the learner-centered, participatory praxial music education philosophy. Readers are provided with example philosophy statements that have guided some instructors’ approaches to teaching music appreciation and questions that can guide one’s development of a personal philosophy for teaching online music appreciation. Additional considerations for attitudes and assumptions are provided that promote success when teaching online. The idea that one’s philosophy and mindset drive the choice of methods and teaching strategies is core to this chapter. This chapter ends with a brief summary of important points and an infographic designed to visually highlight philosophical questions, mindset tips, and ways in which online music appreciation instructors can find satisfaction and identity in their roles.
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