The Psychology of Teaching and Learning Music

The Psychology of Teaching and Learning Music introduces readers to the key theoretical principles, concepts, and research findings about learning, and how these concepts and principles can be applied in the music classroom.

Edward R. McClellan is Rita O. Huntsinger Distinguished Professor of Music and Associate Professor of Music at Loyola University of New Orleans.

Introduction 1. The Study of Teaching and Learning 2. Becoming a Reflective Teacher Part I: Theories of Learning and Teaching Music 3. Behaviorism: Learning Theory and Applications to Teaching 4. Cognitivism: Learning Theory and Applications to Teaching 5. Social Learning Theory and Applications to Teaching 6. Humanism: Learning Theory and Applications to Teaching 7. Brain-Based Learning Theory and Applications to Teaching Part II: Theory Applied to Practice 8. Cognitive Approaches in Teaching and Learning 9. Sociocultural Characteristics of Learning in the Music Classroom 10. School Music Curriculum Design Part III: Applications to the Music Classroom 11. Effective Instructional Design 12. Assessment and Evaluation in the Music Classroom