MUS 601 - History and Philosophy of Music Education (3)

The course will survey the major philosophical approaches to music education from their context in history. Relationships to developments in general education as well as the political climate of the period will be explored. A major paper investigating one of the philosophical thinkers will be required in addition to a well developed personal philosophy of music education.

Students will develop a personal philosophy of music education as a part of an ongoing examination of their personal beliefs of music teaching and learning. Students will understand the important educational historical and political ramifications on music education. Students will be able to compare and contrast the major philosophical and theoretical perspectives of music education. Students will select one philosophical foundation that best fits their teaching philosophy and will apply it to their teaching practices.