Description
Universal Design for Learning in Music Education is for music educators (P-12 through college) who are challenged to meet different learning needs in the music classroom. Readers are given practical suggestions for helping all students learn by focusing on how music is engaged, represented, and expressed in different ways. Based on decades of research and promising practices, Universal Design for Learning in Music Education is applicable to all disciplines within music education.
Features include:
- Chapters specific to band, choir, orchestra, and general music
- A specific chapter aimed at those who are teaching students with learning needs in higher education
- Vignettes from real music educators who are implementing universal design
- Specific lesson plan examples for use in all disciplines
- A collection of Universal Design resources for further use
- Thoughts by David Rose, the co-founder of Universal Design
Chapter One 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 Six is designed to assist classroom-based music teachers with differentiated instruction. Practical examples and lesson plans are provided.
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. These stories of real learners bring this content to life, providing a clear roadmap to implementing the Universal Design approach in one’s own classroom teaching and rehearsal style.
Universal Design for Learning incorporates a variety of teaching techniques which serve to remove any barriers to learning and give ALL students equal opportunities to succeed.
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