Music Learning and Teaching in Culturally and Socially Diverse Contexts

Introduction

This book examines the inter-relationship between music learning and teaching, and culture and society: a relationship that is crucial to comprehend in today’s classrooms.

Case Studies and Contexts

The author presents case studies from diverse music learning and teaching contexts – including South India and Australia and online learning environments – to compare the modes of transmission teachers use to share their music knowledge and skills.

The Influence of Culture and Society

It is imperative to understand the ways in which culture and society can in fact influence music teachers’ beliefs and experiences: and in understanding, there is potential to improve intercultural approaches to music education more generally.

Implications for Diverse Schools

In increasingly diverse schools, the author highlights the need for culturally appropriate approaches to music planning, assessment and curricula.

Encouraging Diversity in Teaching

Thus, music teachers and learners will be able to understand the diversity of music education, and be encouraged to embrace a variety of methods and approaches in their own teaching.

Conclusion

This inspiring book will be of interest and value to all those involved in teaching and learning music in various contexts.