Edwin B. Wasiak
Covering the fundamentals of teaching instrumental music to secondary-school students, this indispensable resource examines the history and evolution of music education in Canada, along with changing currents in the philosophical and psychological approaches to curriculum design, student
instruction, and classroom management.
Preface
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Part One: Setting the Foundation
1. Instrumental Music in Canadian Schools: Past, Present, and Future
A Glimpse into the Past
- Foundations of Instrumental Music in Canada
- Development of Instrumental Music
Education
- The Dawn of a New Millennium
Where Are We Today?
Visioning for the Future
2. A Case for Instrumental Music in Canadian Schools
Key Philosophic Terms, Concepts, and Themes
- Key Educational Philosophies
- Key Music Philosophies
- Key Music Education
Philosophies
Searching for Answers
Rethinking Advocacy
3. Becoming a Highly Effective Instrumental Music Educator in the Twenty-First Century
The Twenty-First Century Instrumental Music Educator
Transposing Covey
- Habit 1: Be Proactive
- Habit 2: Begin with the
End in Mind
- Habit 3: Put First Things First
- Habit 4: Think Win/Win
- Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood
- Habit 6: Synergize
- Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw
The Eighth Habit: Find Your Voice and Inspire Others to Find Theirs
Part Two: Planning for
Success
4. Planning for Professional Growth
Why Plan?
- Becoming Competent
Planning Basics
- Thought Experiment
Planning for Personal and Professional Growth
- Setting Goals
5. Long-Term Planning and Program Administration
Strategic Planning
versus Planning Strategically
- Strategic Planning Primer
- Planning Strategically
Planning Successful Activities
- Planning Strategically - W5 + H Checklist
Orientation Program
- Purpose of the Orientation Program
- Elements of an Effective Orientation Program
Budget
Basics
Scheduling
Parents' Organizations
6. Planning for Instruction
Curriculum 101
- Constructivism
- Understanding by Design (UbD) or "Backward Design" Primer
- Curriculum Defined
- Spiral Curriculum
- Curriculum Realities
Learning in the Instrumental
Music Classroom
- Learning Domains
- Understanding Music Learning Outcomes
- Writing Music Learning Objectives
Teaching Instrumental Music Skillfully
- Teaching Strategies
Asking Questions
- Purposes of Questions
- Questioning Technique
- Wait-Time
- Managing
Questions
- Levels of Questions
Flow Theory
7. Planning for Assessment and Evaluation
Key Concepts: Making Connections
Assessment for, as, and of Learning
Planning for Assessment and Evaluation
Assessment and Evaluation Toolkit
I. Assessment for
learning
II. Assessment as learning
III. Assessment of learning
8. Musical Understanding by Design
Musical Understanding by Design
- What Is Musical Understanding?
- Learning to Understand Music
- Teaching for Musical Understanding
Long-Term Planning
UbD
Approach to Musical Unit Planning
- What Is a Unit?
- Why Do I Need to Plan Units?
- How Do I Plan One?
Lesson Planning
Part Three: Maximizing Teaching, Learning, and Music Making
9. Teaching Musicianship from the Podium
Background
- A Case for
Performance
TMFP Strategies
- Use High Quality Repertoire at All Levels
- Guide Students to the Expressive Nature of Music
- Involve Students in Musical Decision-Making
- Balance the Art and Craft of Music Making
- Activate Critical, Creative, and Musical Thinking
-
Strive for Artistry
Supplementing Rehearsal with Comprehensive Musicianship Strategies
Program Planning and Organization
The Illustrative Lesson
10. Rehearsing and Conducting
The Effective Conductor
- Musical Leadership
- Responsibilities
- Score
Preparation
- Opening the Ears
Effective Rehearsals
- General Guidelines
The Process
Elements of an Effective Rehearsal
- The Rehearsal Plan
Introducing a New Piece
- What Do I Do First
Diagnosing Musical Problems/Prescribing Solution
- Problem No. 1
-
Problem No. 2
- Problem No. 3
- Problem No. 4
- Problem No. 5
- Problem No. 6
- Problem No. 7
- Problem No. 8
- Problem No. 9
- Problem No. 10
- Problem No. 11
- Problem No. 12
- Problem No. 13
- Problem No. 14
- Problem No. 15
Final
Word
11. Informed Pedagogy: Maximizing Skill Acquisition, Minimizing Injury
Informing Music Teaching and Learning with Science
Health and Safety
Strategies for Safe and Efficient Skill Acquisition
- Learning to Practice
- Supervision
- Models
- Motivation
-
Goals
- Strategies
- Self-Assessment
- Technology Tools
- Software
- Hardware
- Applications (apps)
- Websites. Countless!
12. Establishing and Maintaining a Positive and Productive Learning Environment
Classroom Management and Leadership
- The New
Paradigm
- Classroom Management and Leadership Defined
Leadership
- Vision
- Motivating and Influencing Others
- Communication
Management
- Time
- Space
- Matter
More Than Leadership and Management
- Instruction
- Variables
Learning to Establish
and Maintain a Positive and Productive Learning Environment
More Words of Wisdom from Six Exemplary Music Educators (Wasiak, 2010)
More Words of Wisdom
13. Bridging the Gap: Jazz Basics
Crossing over
Why Jazz Education?
What is Jazz?
Origins
Swing
Jazz
Talk
Musical Elements of Jazz
Getting Started
Learning to Improvise
- Strategies for Success
- Thinking Compositionally
Becoming a Jazz Educator
Teaching Improvisation
Starting a Jazz Ensemble
Big Band Basics
- Roles
Set-Up
Rehearsal
Suggestions
Jazz Educator's Toolkit
Part Four: Envisioning New Horizons
14. Meeting the Challenges
Status Quo
- "Mind the Gap"
- Globalization
- Creativity
Looking for Answers
- The Challenges
- Setting the Stage for
Creativity
Technology
Multiculturalism
- Why Multicultural Music Education in Canada?
- A Case for Cross-Cultural Collaborations
- Alternatives
- Challenges and Opportunities
15. Final Thoughts
References
Glossary
Index
*Note: All chapters
include:
- Learning Objectives
- Scenario
- Introduction
- Conclusion
- Activities for Pre-service Music Educators
- Lists of Additional Readings and Resources
Companion Website
- Audio Recordings
- Instructional Videos
- Podcasts
- FAQs
- Interactive Forum
- Materials for on-demand printing
PowerPoint Slides
- Lecture outline slides
E-Book (ISBN 9780199007493)
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Edwin B. Wasiak is an associate professor of music education in the Faculty of Education at the University of Lethbridge. He is a respected music educator with more than three decades of experience teaching instrumental music at the secondary and post-secondary levels. His writing and research
focus on curriculum and instruction in music, including assessment, classroom leadership, and classroom management, and he has published in journals including the International Journal of Music Education: Research Edition, Journal of Historical Research in Music Education, Perception and Motor
Skills, and Canadian Music Educator. He was president of the Canadian Music Educators' Association from 2009 through 2011. In addition to his work as an educator and researcher, Dr. Wasiak is a professional musician. He performs regularly as a member of the Lethbridge Symphony Orchestra, Lethbridge
Big Band, and Contemporary Works Jazz Orchestra.
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