Musical Development and Learning - (Frontiers of International Education) by David J Hargreaves & Adrian North (Paperback)

About the Book

How do children learn--or learn about--music? How do national cultures and education systems affect children's musical learning?Combining information, analysis and evaluation from fifteen countries, Musical Development and Learning answers these questions. This unique survey, written by an international team of experts, not only provides a global perspective on musical education and development but also a comparative framework designed to enable teachers, parents and researchers to learn from practice and policy in other countries.

Book Synopsis

How do children learn--or learn about--music? How do national cultures and education systems affect children's musical learning?Combining information, analysis and evaluation from fifteen countries, Musical Development and Learning answers these questions. This unique survey, written by an international team of experts, not only provides a global perspective on musical education and development but also a comparative framework designed to enable teachers, parents and researchers to learn from practice and policy in other countries.

Review Quotes

"It should be read by all with an interest in the subject." Times Educational Supplement

About the Author

David J. Hargreaves is Professor of Education at Roehampton University, UK. Adrian North is Deputy Head of School/Director of Psychology Programme in the School of Life Sciences at Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, UK.