Democracy And Music Education: Liberalism, Ethics, And The Politics Of Practice (Counterpoints: Music and Education)

On the basis of Dewey's principles, Paul G. Woodford explores the social foundation of current music education practices in the context of democratic values of freedom, creativity, and contribution to society. He then critiques the means by which this ideal is learned by teachers and taught to students. Woodford concludes with recommendations for acknowledging democratic and non-democratic values in music teaching, teacher training, and performance, and suggests steps toward a "liberal" music education.Counterpoints: Music and Education -- Estelle R. Jorgensen, editor

On the basis of Dewey’s principles, Paul G. Woodford explores the social foundation of current music education practices in the context of democratic values of freedom, creativity, and contribution to society. He then critiques the means by which this ideal is learned by teachers and taught to students. Woodford concludes with recommendations for acknowledging democratic and non-democratic values in music teaching, teacher training, and performance, and suggests steps toward a "liberal" music education.

Counterpoints: Music and Education—Estelle R. Jorgensen, editor

On the basis of Dewey's principles, Paul G. Woodward explores the social foundation of current music education practices in the context of democratic values of freedom, creativity and contribution to society As Dewey observed at the outset of The School and Society (1900), "Nothing counts as much as the school." Challenges many of the foundational assumptions underlying contemporary music education.