A Practical Guide to Teaching Music in the Secondary School

A Practical Guide to Teaching Music in the Secondary School is an updated second edition that provides valuable support, guidance, and creative new ideas for students and practicing teachers who want to develop their music teaching practice. It explores a range of current issues, developments, and opportunities within music education and supports the reader in undertaking practical enquiries to support their critical reflection and the development of context-relevant strategies and understandings. Key themes explored include the pedagogy of singing, composing, improvising, performing, responding, musical literacy, and music and cross-curricular learning.

Format: Hardback
Length: 110 pages
Publication date: 12 August 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This second edition of A Practical Guide to Teaching Music in the Secondary School is a valuable resource for students and practicing teachers looking to enhance their music teaching practice. Written to accompany the successful textbook Learning to Teach Music in the Secondary School, it delves into a range of current issues, developments, and opportunities within music education. The book aims to support readers in conducting practical inquiries across the breadth of the subject to foster critical reflection and the development of context-relevant strategies and understandings. Key themes explored include the pedagogy of singing, composing, improvising, performing, responding, musical literacy, and music and cross-curricular learning.

Using practical examples and reflective activities, this book empowers readers to critically examine ways in which they can place pupils at the center of learning music. Whether you are a trainee or practicing music teacher, this book offers invaluable insights and practical strategies to enhance your teaching skills and knowledge.

In conclusion, A Practical Guide to Teaching Music in the Secondary School is a must-read for anyone passionate about music education. It provides a comprehensive and practical approach to teaching music, offering valuable support, guidance, and creative ideas for students and practicing teachers alike. By exploring a range of current issues and themes, this book helps to develop critical thinking and practical skills in music teaching, ensuring that students receive the best possible education in this vibrant and dynamic field.

Weight: 390g
Dimension: 297 x 210 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367552473
Edition number: 2 ed