Democracy and Music Education: Liberalism, Ethics, and the Politics of Practice
Author(s): Paul G. Woodford (Author)
Publisher: Indiana University Press
Publication Date: December 28, 2004
Language: English
Print length: 184 pages
ISBN-10: 0253217393
ISBN-13: 9780253217394
Book Description
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
Editorial Reviews
Review
“Certainly one of the best items published in our field in a while. Whether one reads Lee Shulman’s The Wisdom of Practice (2004)Nel Noddings’ Happiness and Education (2003), John Goodlad’s Romances with Schools (2004) or Carl Bereiter’s Education and Mind in the Knowledge Age (2002) one learns that the fundamental principle in education is that schooling must be compatible with the best democratic ideals. Only Paul Woodford has seized upon this requisite and applied it to the structure of music education.”―Richard Colwell, Editor, The New Handbook of Research on Music Teaching and Learning
Review
Certainly one of the best items published in our field in a while. Whether one reads Lee Shulman’s The Wisdom of Practice (2004)Nel Noddings’ Happiness and Education (2003), John Goodlad’s Romances with Schools (2004) or Carl Bereiter’s Education and Mind in the Knowledge Age (2002) one learns that the fundamental principle in education is that schooling must be compatible with the best democratic ideals. Only Paul Woodford has seized upon this requisite and applied it to the structure of music education.
— Richard Colwell ― Editor, The New Handbook of Research on Music Teaching and Learning
About the Author
Paul G. Woodford is Associate Professor of Music Education at the School of Music, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario. He has published a history of music in Newfoundland, two music collections, and a book of essays.
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