Music Teacher Attributes, Identity and Experiences

The music educator is a peculiar breed. Expected tobe musician and teacher in equal parts, theformation of music teachers in pre-service and in-service phases is critical. In this book, teachersreflect on their initial training and experiences toidentify some of the knowledge, skills andattributes required in the music educationto create vibrant environments forlearning and teaching. Pre-service teachers'expectations of their university programs are mappedagainst experienced teachers' reflections on theireducation and accomplishments. As such, the volumeprovides anecdotes, suggestions and inspiration forteachers and teacher educators. It describes ways ofcreating a nexus between the training of pre-serviceteachers and the experiences of engaged, thrivingpractitioners to ensure survival through thecritical first few years of teaching.

Autorentext

Scott D. Harrison, PhD. Lecturer in Music and Music Education, Griffith University, Australia. Scott is a singer, teacher and researcher who has taught in primary, secondary and tertiary institutions. He has published in the fields of music teacher education, vocal education and masculinities and music.

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The music educator is a peculiar breed. Expected to be musician and teacher in equal parts, the formation of music teachers in pre-service and in- service phases is critical. In this book, teachers reflect on their initial training and experiences to identify some of the knowledge, skills and attributes required in the music education to create vibrant environments for learning and teaching. Pre-service teachers' expectations of their university programs are mapped against experienced teachers' reflections on their education and accomplishments. As such, the volume provides anecdotes, suggestions and inspiration for teachers and teacher educators. It describes ways of creating a nexus between the training of pre-service teachers and the experiences of engaged, thriving practitioners to ensure survival through the critical first few years of teaching.