| Democracy and Music Education: Liberalism, Ethics, and the Politics of Practice Contributor(s): Woodford, Paul G. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0253217393 ISBN-13: 9780253217394 Publisher: Indiana University Press OUR PRICE: $21.73 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: December 2004 Annotation: On the basis of Dewey's principles, Paul G. Woodford explores the social foundation of current music education practices in the context of democratic values of freedom, creativity, and contribution to society. He then critiques the means by which this ideal is learned by teachers and taught to students. Woodford concludes with recommendations for acknowledging democratic and non-democratic values in music teaching, teacher training, and performance, and suggests steps toward a "liberal" music education. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Music | Instruction & Study - Theory - Education | Philosophy, Theory & Social Aspects - Education | Teaching Methods & Materials - Arts & Humanities |
| Dewey: 780.710 |
| LCCN: 2004010949 |
| Series: Counterpoints: Music and Education |
| Physical Information: 0.57" H x 6.08" W x 9.18" (0.64 lbs) 160 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: On the basis of Dewey's principles, Paul G. Woodford explores the social foundation of current music education practices in the context of democratic values of freedom, creativity, and contribution to society. He then critiques the means by which this ideal is learned by teachers and taught to students. Woodford concludes with recommendations for acknowledging democratic and non-democratic values in music teaching, teacher training, and performance, and suggests steps toward a liberal music education. Counterpoints: Music and Education--Estelle R. Jorgensen, editor |