Developing Critical Thinkers in Music.

Woodford, Paul

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ERIC Number: EJ541901

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1996

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Developing Critical Thinkers in Music.

Woodford, Paul

Music Educators Journal, v83 n1 p27-32 Jul 1996

Asks the questions (1) what is critical thinking in music?; (2) why is it so important that we engage students in it?; and (3) what does it have to do with music education? Answers these questions and elaborates on the notion of critical thinking as an educational goal and tool. (MJP)

Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Critical Thinking, Educational Benefits, Educational Objectives, Individual Development, Music Activities, Music Appreciation, Music Education, Music Teachers, Music Techniques, Problem Solving, Secondary Education, Thinking Skills

Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive; Journal Articles

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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