Teaching School Music (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781419116025)

Teaching School Music by Alma M. Norton is a comprehensive guide for music educators who teach in elementary and secondary schools. The book covers a wide range of topics, including music theory, history, and performance, as well as pedagogical approaches and strategies for teaching music effectively.The book begins with an overview of the role of music in education, including its benefits for cognitive development, emotional expression, and socialization. It then delves into the specifics of music instruction, including the elements of music (such as melody, harmony, and rhythm), the basics of music notation, and the various genres and styles of music.Throughout the book, Norton emphasizes the importance of a student-centered approach to music education, encouraging teachers to tailor their instruction to the needs and interests of their students. She also provides practical advice on how to plan and organize music lessons, how to assess student progress, and how to collaborate with other teachers and music professionals.In addition to its instructional content, Teaching School Music also includes numerous examples of lesson plans, activities, and assessments that teachers can use in their own classrooms. The book is written in a clear, accessible style and is suitable for both novice and experienced music educators.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Alma M. Norton
ISBN-10: 1419116029
ISBN-13: 9781419116025
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/23/2005
Pages: 248
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.81lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.56d