Related to appreciation of beauty and sensory perception

Music for music sake

• Music itself is the value, not whether it makes you better at something else

• Curriculum should use high-quality music

• Emotional response is key

Developing sensitivity to aesthetics should be a goal of music education

Is the emphasis on music being studied and understood in cultural context

Acting and reflecting on actions, 

Analyzing and adapting on teachings in aesthetic formalism 

An  effort made to redefine the traditional bounds of philosophical discourse in music.

Focuses on music in different cultures

Benefits:

• Build teamwork skills through collaboration

• Encourages student engagement in activities

• Allows students to learn from each other and share ideas

• Applies communication skills to education

• Encourages students to ask questions; which builds confidence

• Allows students to collaborate with classmates of diverse backgrounds

• Blend knowledge of various cultures

Negatives:

• Theory is loosely organized

• Very broad in its definition

• Disregards biological factors and is quick to say environment is the only major factor.

• Students may be encouraged to leave the work to other students (when working in teams)

American Music Educator and Philosopher

Leading Voice in the 1970’s to early 2000’s

Basic mode of cognition, but a complex function of the mind

Wrote A Philosophy of Music Education

Students cannot truly experience an art form without learning Aesthetically

Wants students to capture the depth feelings experiences in life through music

General focus on aesthetic education and nature

Born in Toronto, Canada 1948 - Present

Professor of Music and Music Education at Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development at NYU

He believes in the Praxial Philosophy of music education which offers an explanation of the nature and values in music.  

Born in Australia, 1945

Professor Emerita of Music Education at Indiana University Jacobs School of Music

Emphasized world music and ethnomusicology as equals

Educators focus on alternative views in the classroom to make the job more enriching for students, widening perspectives

He has been invited to over 20 countries to give presentations, conduct workshops, or advise as a consultant.

Influence the advancement of music in primary and secondary schools in the UK

He as been a major influence on the theory and practice of music education

In 1987 he became the first Chair of the British National Association for Education in the Arts

American education philosopher born 1859, died 1952

Pragmatic learning

• Practical application of what is being learned is most important

• Real-life scenarios and contexts are best for learning

Learn by interaction with the world

Engaging interests of the learner helps them retain the info

• Also has to do with their emotional response to the info

Less lecture-based and more “doing”

Experiencing is better because it has a consequential and emotional impact on the learner

• Emotional response makes learners curious and wanting more info

Give learners the opportunity to discover the solutions to problems and other information instead of having a teacher explain them

• Practical benefits of problem solving