World Music Pedagogy, Volume II: Elementary Music Education - 9781138052727

Taylor & Francis

World Music Pedagogy, Volume II: Elementary Music EducationAuthor(s): J. Christopher Roberts, Amy Beegle\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781138052727, 978-1138052727\nSynopsis\nWorld Music Pedagogy, Volume II: Elementary Music Education delves into the theory and practices of World Music Pedagogy with children in grades 1-6 (ages 6-12). It specifically addresses how World Music Pedagogy applies to the characteristic learning needs of elementary school children: this stage of a childs developmentwhen minds are opening up to broader perspectives on the worldpresents opportunities to develop meaningful multicultural understanding alongside musical knowledge and skills that can last a lifetime.\n\nThis book is not simply a collection of case studies but rather one that offers theory and practical ideas for teaching world music to children. Classroom scenarios, along with teaching and learning experiences, are presented.