Theory and Practice of Technology-Based Music Instruction

This book helps to establish a theoretical and practical foundation for how to teach students to use technology as the major means for developing their musicianship. Including discussions of lesson planning, lesson delivery, and assessment, readers will learn how to gain comfort in the music technology lab.

Jay Dorfman is Associate Professor of Music Education at Kent State University where he teaches courses in music education technology, progressive and vernacular music education, and graduate research. He previously held a similar position at Boston University. He holds Bachelor and Master of Music degrees in music education from the University of Miami (FL) and the PhD in music education from Northwestern University. Dr. Dorfman's research on music education technology and popular music education has been published in several major research journals and books on these subjects.

- Foreword - Acknowledgments - Introduction to the Second Edition - 1. Introducing Technology-Based Music Instruction - 2. Models of Music Pedagogy and their Influences on Technology-Based Music Instruction - 3. Theoretical Foundations - 4. Materials for Technology-Based Music Instruction - 5. Teaching Methods and Teacher Behaviors - 6. Lesson Design in Technology-Based Music Instruction - 7. Assessment and Technology-Based Music Instruction - 8. Accountability Concerns - 9. Teacher Preparation Considerations - 10. Future Considerations for Technology-Based Music Instruction - Appendix - Bibliography - Index