The Origins and Foundations of Music Education Cross-Cultural Historical Studies of Music in Compulsory Schooling |
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| Editor:
| Cox, Gordon
Stevens, Robin |
| Series edited by:
| Haynes, Anthony |
| Series title: | Continuum Studies in Educational Research Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-84706-207-9 |
| Publication Date: | Apr 2010 |
| Publisher: | Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
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| Imprint: | Bloomsbury Academic |
| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | AUD $150.00 |
Book Description:
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This landmark collection explores the origins and foundations of music education across five continents and considers: * the inclusion of music as part of the compulsory school curriculum in the context of the historical and political landscape * the aims, objectives and content of the music curriculum * teaching methods * the provision and training of teachers of music * the experiences of pupils Contributors have been carefully selected...
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This landmark collection explores the origins and foundations of music education across five continents and considers:
* the inclusion of music as part of the compulsory school curriculum in the context of the historical and political landscape
* the aims, objectives and content of the music curriculum
* teaching methods
* the provision and training of teachers of music
* the experiences of pupils
Contributors have been carefully selected to represent countries which have incorporated music into compulsory schooling for a variety of differing reasons giving a diverse collection which will guide future actions and policy.