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World Music Pedagogy in Elementary School
- Day
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Friday, January 10, 2020
- Time
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7:45 AM - 8:45 AM
- Venue
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Tampa Convention Center
- Room
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116
- Format
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Clinic
- Topics
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World Music General Music
- Grade Levels
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Elementary
- Sponsored By
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FEMEA
There are many facets to teaching music of the world (including Western classical music). This session will explore five dimensions of World Music Pedagogy as included in the Smithsonian Folkways certification training, and in the Routledge book series.
Dr.
Karen Howard
University of St. Thomas
Associate Professor
Karen is Associate Professor of Music at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota. She has extensive training in global vocal, instrumental, and dance traditions. Karen has presented nationally and internationally helping music teachers around the world to make meaningful connections with music, dance, and people of diverse cultures and navigating the creation of learning experiences that promote and celebrate equity and fight racism. Her research interests and publications include works on ethnomusicology, children’s music culture, world music, anti-racist pedagogy, activism in music education, and global singing traditions.
Session Coordinator:
Ashley Peek
The FMEA Professional Development Conference and All-State Ensembles receive support in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Arts and Culture, and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture.