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Kodály Today: A Cognitive Approach to Elementary Music Education
In Kodály Today , Mícheál Houlahan and Philip Tacka offer an expertly-researched, thorough, and--most importantly--practical approach to transforming curriculum goals into tangible, achievable musical objectives and effective lesson plans. Their model--grounded in the latest research in music
perception and cognition--outlines the concrete practices behind constructing effective teaching portfolios, selecting engaging music repertoire for the classroom, and teaching musicianship skills successfully to elementary students of all degrees of proficiency. Addressing the most important
questions in creating and teaching Kodály-based programs, Houlahan and Tacka write through a practical lens, presenting a clear picture of how the teaching and learning processes go hand-in-hand. Their innovative approach was designed through a close, six-year collaboration between music instructors
and researchers, and offers teachers an easily-followed, step-by-step roadmap for developing students' musical understanding and metacognition skills. A comprehensive resource in the realm of elementary music education, this book is a valuable reference for all in-service music educators, music
supervisors, and students and instructors in music education.
perception and cognition--outlines the concrete practices behind constructing effective teaching portfolios, selecting engaging music repertoire for the classroom, and teaching musicianship skills successfully to elementary students of all degrees of proficiency. Addressing the most important
questions in creating and teaching Kodály-based programs, Houlahan and Tacka write through a practical lens, presenting a clear picture of how the teaching and learning processes go hand-in-hand. Their innovative approach was designed through a close, six-year collaboration between music instructors
and researchers, and offers teachers an easily-followed, step-by-step roadmap for developing students' musical understanding and metacognition skills. A comprehensive resource in the realm of elementary music education, this book is a valuable reference for all in-service music educators, music
supervisors, and students and instructors in music education.
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632 pages, Hardcover
First published June 26, 2007
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July 24, 2011
This book had a helpful biography of Kodaly, and plentiful appendices that will be useful as a reference. A good one to buy if you're looking for more after reading The Kodaly Method.
June 20, 2013
This is a super comprehensive book on the Kodaly method and how it can be implemented in the elementary classroom. I wish someone would write a version in Spanish to be able to implement in South American elementary classrooms. That would be fantastic!
October 2, 2015
What an incredible resource! I am not Kodaly certified, but have been looking to incorporate the Kodaly method in my general music classroom.
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