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OverviewKeith Swanwick explores the psychological and sociological dimensions of musical experience and the implications of these for children's development and music education in schools and colleges. Music is seen, with the other arts, as contributing to the growth of mind, with deep psychological roots in play. Swanwick examines the ways in which children make their own music, and confirms that there is an observable sequence of development. His insights into musical experience help to draw together and interpret fragmented psychological work that has been done in the field and make it possible to plan music education in schools, colleges and studios in a more purposeful way. His analysis of the nature of musical experience and music education has consequences both for curriculum development and the assessment of students' work, with special reference given to the National Curriculum and GCSE. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Keith SwanwickPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Routledge Weight: 0.453kg ISBN: 9781138136854ISBN 10: 1138136859 Pages: 184 Publication Date: 26 November 2015 Audience: College/higher education , General/trade , Tertiary & Higher Education , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsIntroduction 1. In praise of theory—does it matter what we think? 2. What makes music musical? 3. The arts, mind, and education 4. Musical development: the early years 5. Musical development beyond infancy 6. The cultural exclusiveness of music 7. Music education in a pluralist society 8. Instruction and encounter 9. Generating a curriculum and assessing studentsReviews'This is a book to stimulate thought and elucidate ideas ... As such it must represent a valuable addition to the range of literature on the subject.' - Music Teacher 'This significant book should be in the hands of all with an interest in music education.' - Times Educational Supplement 'It represents a major contribution to international music education. The issues it raises and the solutions it proposes deserve the attention of every music educator.' - International Journal of Music Education `Keith Swanwick presents us with a stimulating theory of music education. Furthermore, he advances a keen perspective on the role of music in human development and its unique function in the public school curriculum. Finally, he provides a steadfast beacon to enlighten the quest for a new parardigm for the arts in education. - Harvard Educational Review `... this is a book to stimulate thought and elucidate ideas ... As such it must represent a valuable addition to the range of literature on the subject.' - Music Teacher `this significant book should be in the hands of all with an interest in music education.' - Times Education Supplement 'The range of sources, application of thought and sheer erudition exhibited in this work are, at times, quite overwhelming - - a new star in the firmament of pedagogy, musicology and psychology.' - Miles Krusznski, Educational Psychology in Practice 'This is a book to stimulate thought and elucidate ideas ... As such it must represent a valuable addition to the range of literature on the subject.' - Music Teacher 'This significant book should be in the hands of all with an interest in music education.' - Times Educational Supplement 'It represents a major contribution to international music education. The issues it raises and the solutions it proposes deserve the attention of every music educator.' - International Journal of Music Education `Keith Swanwick presents us with a stimulating theory of music education. Furthermore, he advances a keen perspective on the role of music in human development and its unique function in the public school curriculum. Finally, he provides a steadfast beacon to enlighten the quest for a new parardigm for the arts in education. - Harvard Educational Review `... this is a book to stimulate thought and elucidate ideas ... As such it must represent a valuable addition to the range of literature on the subject.' - Music Teacher `this significant book should be in the hands of all with an interest in music education.' - Times Education Supplement 'The range of sources, application of thought and sheer erudition exhibited in this work are, at times, quite overwhelming - - a new star in the firmament of pedagogy, musicology and psychology.' - Miles Krusznski, Educational Psychology in Practice Author InformationKeith Swanwick is Professor of Music Education in London University, at the Institute of Education. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |