Project-Based Teaching and Learning in Music Education: Cultivating Purpose and Presence

Project-Based Teaching and Learning in Music Education explores the design and implementation of educational projects across a wide range of music learning contexts.As cultures increasingly collide and converge, the need for educators to prioritize collaboration and co-constructed learning becomes increasingly important.For music educators, this responsibility is compounded by budget cuts, shifting priorities, growing teacher shortages, the rise of “teacher proof” curricula, and a host of other challenges.Against this backdrop, dynamic educational frameworks that help students explore their local and global world through music are crucial.Project-based teaching and learning (PBTL) is one such framework-a means by which music educators might (re)claim a sense of purpose toward and presence with the musicians entrusted to their care. As a guide to creating learning projects that are relevant and responsive to students, this book offers practical entry points for planning and engaging in