Fertile Ground in Middle Level General Music

Contents

• Introduction Finding Fertile Ground /
• 1. The Fertile Ground Framework /
• Part 1 : The Heart of the Fertile Ground Framework /
• 2. Educating the Whole Student: Responding to Young Adolescents' Developmental Needs and Cultural Identities /
• 3. Creating a Motivating Learning Community on Day One and Every Day /
• Part 2 : Reconsidering Curriculum and Pedagogy Through the Fertile Ground Framework /
• 4. Joining Hands: Active and Purposeful General Music Learning /
• 5. Making Connections: Relevant and Integrative General Music Learning /
• 6. Stretching Limits: Exploratory and Challenging General Music Learning /
• Part 3 : Assessment On and Through the Fertile Ground Framework /
• 7. Authentic and Intentional Assessment by Teacher, Peers, and Self /
• Conclusion Promises of the Fertile Ground