Sociology for Music Teachers: Practical Applications
- Author: Froehlich, Hildegard
- Author: Smith, Gareth Dylan
Book
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Contents
- Introduction: Why Sociology for Music Teachers?
- Premises, Purpose, Themes, and Objectives
- A Brief Chapter Synopsis
- The Book's Bibliographical Content
- Chapter 1 The Performer and Teacher in You-A Matter of Identity
- Introduction
- Occupational Identities in Music
- Some Basics about the Aspiring Music Teacher in Different Countries
- Questions for Class Discussions and Project Proposals
- Chapter 2 Music Teaching as Work
- Becoming Socialized to an Occupation
- A Teacher's Norms, Values, and Roles as Subject Matter Expert and School Employee
- Music Teaching as Work
- Questions for Class Discussions and Project Proposals
- Chapter 3 Music Learning and Teaching as Socially Situated Acts
- Introduction
- Music as a Subject in the Social Realities of School
- Music Teachers as Bridge Builders between Different Communities
- Questions for Class Discussions and Project Proposals
- Chapter 4 Music in Social Theories: Voices from Ethno-Musicology, Music Sociology, Cultural Theory, and Music Education
- Music as a Social Construct: From Earlier Thoughts to the Present
- Social Constructs Informing the Study of Music Practices
- Questions for Class Discussions and Project Proposals
- Chapter 5 Sociology of Education: Social Constructs with Relevance for Music Teachers
- Introduction
- Opportunity and Achievement Gaps Among Learners
- "The Hidden Curriculum"
- Teachers as Curriculum Experts and Pedagogues
- Questions for Class Discussions and Project Proposals
- Chapter 6 The Music Teacher as Value Educator
- Introduction
- It Matters Who Does What, Where, When, and How
- Teaching to Ask Questions, Question Values, and Value Diversity
- Questions for Class Discussions and Projects
- Chapter 7 The Sociologically Savvy Music Educator
- Introduction
- Thinking in Interdisciplinary Terms and Looking for Connections
- Embracing Musical and Social Realities
- Embracing Theory to Improve on Practice
- Questions for Class Discussions and Review of Project Proposals