Overview

Aspects of Teaching Secondary Music provides a practical illustration of the skills, knowledge and understanding required to teach music in the secondary classroom. Musical concepts and ideas are discussed and a critical examination of key issues is given. This encourages the reader to engage with these thoughts and consider their views and beliefs in terms of how they will influence their potential to teach music in an inspired and effective manner.

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Author:   Gary Spruce
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Dimensions:   Width: 18.90cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 24.60cm
Weight:   0.560kg
ISBN:  

9780415260855

ISBN 10:   041526085
Pages:   264
Publication Date:   06 December 2001
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Introduction 1. What is Music in the Curriculum? 2. Issues in Planning for Music Teaching and Learning 3. The Music Department 4. Meeting Special Needs in the Music Class 5. Gender Identity, Musical Experience and Schooling 6. How Far do Tests of Musical Ability Shed Light on the Nature of Musical Intelligence? 7. Assessment in Music Education 8. Putting Listening First: A Case of Priorities 9. Developing Vocal Skills in the Secondary Classroom 10. Teaching Composing in Secondary Schools: The Creative Dream 11. Developing Effective Practice Strategies: Case Studies of Three Young Instrumentalists 12. ICT in the Secondary Music Curriculum 13. Designing a Teaching Model for Popular Music 14. Concepts of World Music and their Integration within Western Secondary Music Education 15. Jazz in Schools - A Practical Approach 16. Music Education and GCSE Music 17. Music Education and Research

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Gary Spruce draws on his long experience as a practitioner for the good of this book, with can be used along side the reader: Teaching Music in the Secondary School to form a comprehensive resource for those studying for the PGCE. These combinations of practical and theoretical books are available in a range of subjects to accommodate all on the course.

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