The Origins and Foundations of Music Education
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The Origins and Foundations of Music Education

International Perspectives

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The Origins and Foundations of Music Education

International Perspectives

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This landmark collection explores the origins and foundations of music education in Europe, The Americas, Africa and Asia-Pacific, and the Middle East, and considers the inclusion of music as part of the compulsory school curriculum in the context of the historical, social and political landscape. Within each chapter, the contributors explore the following key areas: - the aims, objectives and content of the music curriculum
- teaching methods
- the provision and training of teachers of music
- the experiences of pupils This fully revised second edition includes new chapters on Brazil, Israel, Kosovo, Lithuania, and Turkey, along with questions to encourage reflection and discussion. A concluding chapter has been added to encourage readers to consider the evolution of music education globally. The Foreword for this new edition has been written by Sheila Woodward, President of the International Society for Music Education. Contributors have been carefully selected to represent countries that have incorporated music into compulsory schooling for a variety of reasons resulting in a diverse collection which will guide future actions and policy.

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Publisher
Bloomsbury Academic
Year
2016
ISBN
9781474229111
Edition
2
Topic
Education
Subtopic
Education General

Table of contents

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  2. Half title
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  4. Title
  5. Copyright
  6. Contents
  7. List of Figures
  8. List of Tables
  9. List of Contributors
  10. Preface and Acknowledgements
  11. Foreword Sheila C. Woodward, President, International Society for Music Education
  12. Introduction Gordon Cox and Robin Stevens
  13. Part I Europe
  14. 1 Britain: Opportunities and threats equally balanced Gordon Cox
  15. 2 France: An uncertain and unequal combat François Madurell
  16. 3 Germany: Educational goals, curricular structure, political principles Wilfried Gruhn
  17. 4 Ireland: Curriculum development in troubled times Marie McCarthy
  18. 5 Kosovo: A struggle for freedom and national identity Besa Luzha
  19. 6 Lithuania: The continuous assertion of national identity RĆ«ta Girdzijauskien and Emilija Sakadolskis
  20. 7 Norway: Educational progress or stasis on the outskirts of Europe? Fred Ola BjĂžrnstad and Magne Espeland
  21. 8 Spain: A journey from a nominal towards a universally implemented curriculum Gabriel Rusinek and Susana Sarfson
  22. Part II The Americas
  23. A North America
  24. 9 Canada: Diverse developments across the decades Nancy F. Vogan
  25. 10 United States of America: Reflections on the development and effectiveness of compulsory music education Jere T. Humphreys
  26. B Latin America
  27. 11 Argentina: From ‘MĂșsica Vocal’ to ‘EducaciĂłn ArtĂ­stica: MĂșsica’ Ana LucĂ­a Frega with Alicia de Couve and Claudia Dal Pino
  28. 12 Brazil: Towards the consolidation of music as a mandatory curriculum subject Jusamara Souza
  29. 13 Cuba: Music education and revolution Lisa M. Lorenzino
  30. Part III The Middle East
  31. 14 Israel: From visions of nationhood to realization through music Lia Laor
  32. 15 Turkey: Historical and political influences on music education Dilek GöktĂŒrk Cary
  33. Part IV Africa and Asia-Pacific
  34. 16 Australia: Recurring problems and unresolved issues Robin Stevens and Jane Southcott
  35. 17 China: A socio-political perspective on the introduction and development of school music Wai-Chung Ho
  36. 18 South Africa: Indigenous roots, cultural imposition and an emerging national identity Robin Stevens and Eric Akrofi
  37. Conclusion Gordon Cox and Robin Stevens
  38. Index