1st Edition
Taking a Learner-Centred Approach to Music Education Pedagogical Pathways
Introduction
Part I: Underpinning a learner-centred approach to music education
Chapter One: Opening possibilities for learning
Chapter Two: Learning in and through music
Chapter Three: Collaborative learning in music
Chapter Four: Pedagogy – a sensitive improvisatory practice
Chapter Five: Planning – preparing for navigation and negotiation of music learning
Part II: Reflecting on learner-centred music education practice
Introduction to Part II
Theme 1: The group as an orchestra, team and learning environment
Theme 2: Music, emotions and interaction
Theme 3: Voice and body as first instruments
Theme 4: Making music visible and tangible
Theme 5: Improvising and learning music with instruments
Theme 6: Creating learning environments through imagination
Theme 7: The music pedagogue as a creative instrument
Song examples
List of examples, pathways and workshops
Biography
Dr Laura Huhtinen-Hildén is Senior Lecturer, Researcher and Head of Early Childhood Music Education and Community Music at Metropolia University of Applied Sciences, Finland.
Dr Jessica Pitt is a researcher and early childhood music education consultant. She leads the MA in early years music at CREC (Centre for Research in Early Childhood), UK.
