Professional Knowledge in Music Teacher Education

Introduction

The complexity of the various forms of knowledge and practices that are encountered by teachers, university lecturers, teacher trainers, student teachers, policy makers, and researchers, demands careful thought and reflection.

Focus of the Book

Professional Knowledge in Music Teacher Education focuses on how knowledge is understood, what theories are held, and the related assumptions that are made about teachers and learners, as well as how theory and practice can be understood, with useful and imaginative connections made between the two in music teacher education.

Contributors and Themes

Internationally renowned contributors address a number of fundamental questions designed to take the reader to the heart of current debates around knowledge, practice, professionalism, and learning and teaching in music, as well as considering how all these elements are influenced by economic, cultural, and social forces.

Research and Pedagogical Approaches

The book demonstrates how research can inform pedagogical approaches in music teacher education; methods, courses, and field experiences, and prepare teachers for diverse learners from a range of educational settings.

Target Audience

The book will appeal to those interested in the development of appropriate professional knowledge and pedagogic practices in music teacher education.