Sociology for Music Teachers

Introduction: Why Sociology for Music Teachers?

Premises, Purpose, Themes, and Objectives

A Brief Chapter Synopsis

The Book's Bibliographical Content

Chapter 1 The Performer and Teacher in You-A Matter of Identity

Introduction

Occupational Identities in Music

Some Basics about the Aspiring Music Teacher in Different Countries

Questions for Class Discussions and Project Proposals

Chapter 2 Music Teaching as Work

Becoming Socialized to an Occupation

A Teacher's Norms, Values, and Roles as Subject Matter Expert and School Employee
Music Teaching as Work

Questions for Class Discussions and Project Proposals

Chapter 3 Music Learning and Teaching as Socially Situated Acts

Introduction

Music as a Subject in the Social Realities of School

Music Teachers as Bridge Builders between Different Communities

Questions for Class Discussions and Project Proposals

Chapter 4 Music in Social Theories: Voices from Ethno-Musicology, Music Sociology, Cultural Theory, and Music Education

Music as a Social Construct: From Earlier Thoughts to the Present

Social Constructs Informing the Study of Music Practices

Questions for Class Discussions and Project Proposals

Chapter 5 Sociology of Education: Social Constructs with Relevance for Music Teachers

Introduction

Opportunity and Achievement Gaps Among Learners

"The Hidden Curriculum"

Teachers as Curriculum Experts and Pedagogues

Questions for Class Discussions and Project Proposals

Chapter 6 The Music Teacher as Value Educator

Introduction

It Matters Who Does What, Where, When, and How

Teaching to Ask Questions, Question Values, and Value Diversity

Questions for Class Discussions and Projects

Chapter 7 The Sociologically Savvy Music Educator

Introduction

Thinking in Interdisciplinary Terms and Looking for Connections

Embracing Musical and Social Realities

Embracing Theory to Improve on Practice

Questions for Class Discussions and Review of Project Proposals