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Music teacher education

  • M. W.y. Wong*
  • *Corresponding author for this work

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    Abstract

    This article introduces the diverse types of music teachers in the job market. It briefly describes the music teacher education systems of selected countries (in Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, and in the Southern Hemisphere) as well as the curricular components found in the music teacher education programs of these countries. The current challenges relating to music teacher education are discussed. These challenges include education reforms, professional partnership, musical cultures and world music, mass media, computer technology, and supply of music teachers. In response to these issues, some suggestions on the future directions of music teacher education are made.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationInternational Encyclopedia of Education
    PublisherElsevier Ltd.
    Pages706-711
    Number of pages6
    Edition3rd
    ISBN (Print)9780080448947
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2010

    UN SDGs

    This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

    1. SDG 4 - Quality Education
      SDG 4 Quality Education

    User-Defined Keywords

    • Assessment
    • Computer technology
    • Curriculum
    • Education reform
    • Mass media education
    • Professional development
    • Professional partnership
    • Teacher education systems
    • Teacher qualifications
    • Teacher supply

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