Description
Universal Design for Learning in Music Education is an application of the larger framework of Universal Design for Learning to music education. Based on decades of research and best practice, Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is applicable to 21st century music classrooms. The first chapter provides the reader with an understanding of the universal design framework, the history behind UDL, and the application to education. Chapters two through four break down the three main pillars of UDL and provide broad applications to music education. Chapter five specifically examines UDL and the young performer in performance-based music education classrooms whereas chapter six explores applications of UDL in classroom-based music instruction. Chapter seven is specifically aimed at music education at the university-level. All chapters provide real-world vignettes of actual students and practical applications for the music classroom.
Franklin Willis –
Universal Design for Learning in Music Education is not just a book of strategies; it’s a transformative journey for educators. By adopting these inclusive practices, educators can rediscover their “why” for teaching and expand their impact. This book is a must-read for those dedicated to making music education accessible and meaningful for all.
− Franklin Willis, Director of Visual and Performing Arts
Metro Nashville Public Schools
Constance L. McKoy –
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is an approach to instruction that seeks to remove barriers that interfere with student learning and is founded on a fundamental premise: that students are unique in the ways that they learn. In Universal Design for Learning in Music Education, the authors explain the principles of UDL, provide guidelines to facilitate the incorporation of UDL in music education, and effectively illustrate the application of these principles in varying music instructional settings. This book makes an important contribution to our growing understanding of the need to provide equitable and accessible music learning opportunities and experiences for all students.
− Constance L. McKoy, Professor Emerita, School of Music
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro