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Colwell, Richard – Arts Education Policy Review, 2006
At present, there appear to be only two prerequisites for entry into a music teacher education program at most institutions: a minimum academic grade point average and sufficient musical competence to be admitted to the school of music. These seem overly minimal, and serious suggestions have been made regarding additional essential requirements.…
Descriptors: Music Teachers, Cultural Background, Teacher Education Programs, Intellectual Development
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Colwell, Richard – Arts Education Policy Review, 2006
Teacher education in music has its strength in knowledge and skills but is lacking an emphasis on the general purpose of schooling, more attention to the student, greater flexibility in the requirements in music, a focus on scholarship in and out of music, and access to the remainder of the curriculum. In short, the research data in education do…
Descriptors: Teacher Competencies, Preservice Teacher Education, Music Teachers, Faculty Advisers
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Colwell, Richard – Arts Education Policy Review, 2000
States that policies are needed that can guide the teacher education programs in music education. Explores the state of music education and teacher education within the twentieth century. Believes that a coherent definition of music education with implications for teacher education is needed. (CMK)
Descriptors: Educational History, Educational Policy, Fine Arts, Higher Education