Diversity in Music Education : Honoring the Languages, Literacies, Abilities, and Cultures of All (National Association for Music Education)

This key resource helps music educators develop a thorough understanding of important issues working with certain diverse student populations and provides pedagogical tools to help educators serve these students. Teresa Stewart-Meli and Victor Antonio Lozada discuss the theoretical foundations and contexts of diversity in the classroom before delving into the wealth of pedagogical strategies and tools instructors can employ to cater to individual needs of students. They specifically address emergent bi/multilingual students, students with physical variations, neurodiverse students, and gifted and talented students as well as those with intersectional identities. The book serves as a first step in understanding how to leverage students’ individual strengths and selves for music education in a variety of settings, including general music classrooms, performing ensembles, and private studios. It provides a valuable starting point for both pre-service and in-service teachers alike who wish to create a more inclusive music education.