The origins and foundations of music education : cross-cultural historical studies of music in compulsory schooling
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The origins and foundations of music education : cross-cultural historical studies of music in compulsory schooling
（Continuum studies in educational research）
Continuum, 2011
- : pbk
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Originally published: 2010
Includes bibliographical references and index
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Description
This landmark collection will explore the origins and foundations of music education across five continents. The introduction of music as a compulsory subject in schools is of unique significance for music educationists and researchers. However, their shared knowledge of this phenomenon is fragmentary and there is consequently a need for more comprehensive documentation and analysis of the foundational aspect of school music from a variety of international perspectives. "Origins and Foundations of Music Education" considers the following key issues: 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 as a compulsory subject; teaching methods; the provision and training of teachers of music; and, the experiences of pupils experiencing this musical education. 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.
"Continuum Studies in Educational Research" (CSER) is a major new series in the field of educational research. Written by experts and scholars for experts and scholars, this ground-breaking series focuses on research in the areas of comparative education, history, lifelong learning, philosophy, policy, post-compulsory education, psychology and sociology. Based on cutting edge research and written with lucidity and passion, the "CSER" series showcases only those books that really matter in education - studies that are major, that will be remembered for having made a difference.
Table of Contents
- List of Contributors
- List of Illustrations
- Foreword Hakan Lundstrom, President, International Society for Music Education
- Acknowledgements
- 1. Introduction Gordon Cox and Robin Stevens
- Part I: Europe
- 2. Britain: Towards 'A Long Overdue Renaissance'? Gordon Cox
- 3. France: An Uncertain and Unequal Combat Francois Madurell
- 4. Germany: Educational Goals, Curricular Structure, Political Principles Wilfried Gruhn
- 5. Ireland: Curriculum Development in Troubled Times Marie McCarthy
- 6. Norway: Educational Progress or Stasis on the Outskirts of Europe Fred Ola Bjornstad and Magne Espeland
- 7. Spain: A Journey From a Nominal Towards a Universally Implemented Curriculum Gabriel Rusinek and Susana Sarfson
- Part II: The Americas
- A. North America
- 8. Canada: Diverse Developments across The Decades Nancy F.Vogan
- 9. United States of America: Reflections on the Development and Effectiveness of Compulsory Music Education Jere T.Humphreys
- B. Latin America
- 10. Argentina: From 'Musica Vocal' to 'Educacion Artistica: Musica' (Ana Lucia Frega with Alicia de Couve and Claudia Dal Pino
- 11. Cuba: Music Education and Revolution Lisa Lorenzino
- Part III: Africa And Asia-Pacific
- 12. Australia: Recurring Problems and Unresolved Issues Robin Stevens and Jane Southcott
- 13. China: Socio-Political Constructions of School Music Wai-Chung Ho
- 14. Japan: Music as a Tool for Moral Education? Masafumi Ogawa
- 15. South Africa: Indigenous Roots, Cultural Imposition and an Uncertain Future Robin Stevens and Eric Akrofi
- Index.
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