Table of Contents
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
