Debates in Music Teaching encourages student and practising teachers to engage with contemporary issues and developments in music education. It aims to introduce a critical approach to the central concepts and practices that have influenced major interventions and initiatives in music teaching, and supports the development of new ways of looking at ideas around teaching and learning in music.

Accessible and comprehensive chapters will stimulate thinking and creativity in relation to theory and practice, and will facilitate readers in reaching their own informed judgements and rationalising their position with deep theoretical knowledge and understanding. Throughout the book, international experts in the field consider key issues including:

• the justification for music in the school curriculum
• partnerships in music education and the identity of the music teacher
• technology and conceptions of musicianship
• social justice and music education
• the place of diverse musical genres and traditions in the music curriculum
• critical thinking and music education
• autonomy and integrity for music in cross-curricular work
• the politics, sociology and philosophy of music education.

Debates in Music Teaching is for all student and practising teachers interested in furthering their understanding of the subject. Including carefully annotated further reading and reflective questions to help shape research and writing, this collection stimulates critical and creative thinking in relation to contemporary debates within music education.

Making Music in the Primary School is an essential guide for all student and practising primary school teachers, instrumental teachers and community musicians involved in music with children. It explores teaching and learning music with the whole class and provides a framework for successful musical experiences with large groups of children. Striking the perfect balance between theory and practice, this invaluable text includes case studies and exemplars, carefully designed activities to try out in the classroom, as well as a range of tried-and-tested teaching strategies to help you support and develop children's musical experience in the classroom. Grounded within a practical, philosophical and theoretical framework, the book is structured around the four key principles that underpin effective music teaching and experience: Integration - how can we join up children's musical experiences? Creativity - how can we support children's musical exploration? Access and Inclusion - how can we provide a relevant experience for every child? Collaboration - how might we work together to achieve these aims? Written in a clear, accessible and engaging style, Making Music in the Primary School will give you all the confidence you need when working with whole classes, whatever your musical or teaching background.

Creative and Critical Projects in Classroom Music is both a celebration and extension of John Paynter and Peter Aston's groundbreaking work on creative classroom music, Sound and Silence, first published in 1970. Building on the central themes of the original work - the child as artist, the role of musical imagination and creativity, and the process of making music - the authors and contributors provide a contemporary response to the spirit and style of Sound and Silence. They offer reflections on the ideas and convictions underpinning Paynter and Aston's work in light of scholarship developed during the intervening years. This critical work is accompanied by 16 creative classroom projects designed and enacted by contemporary practitioners, raising questions about the nature and function of music in education and society. In summary, this book aims to: Celebrate seminal work on musical creativity in the classroom. Promote the integration of practical, critical and analytical writing and thinking around this key theme for music education. Contribute to initiating the next 50 years of thought in relation to music creativity in the classroom. Offering a unique combination of critical scholarship and practical application, and published on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of Sound and Silence, themes from Paynter and Aston's work are here given fresh context that aims to inspire a new generation of innovative classroom practice and to challenge current ways of thinking about the music classroom.

This 3rd edition of Learning to Teach Music in the Secondary School has been thoroughly revised to take account of the latest initiatives, research and scholarship in the field of music education, and the most recent changes to the curriculum. By focusing on overarching principles, it aims to develop reflective practitioners who will creatively and critically examine their own and others' ideas about music education, and the ways in which children learn music. Providing an overview of contemporary issues in music teaching and learning from a range of perspectives, the book focuses on teaching music musically, and enables the reader to: place music education in its historical and social context consider the nature of musical knowledge and how teachers can facilitate their students to learn musically critically analyse the frameworks within which music teachers work develop an understanding of composing, performing and responding to music, as well as key issues such as creativity, individual needs and assessment examine aspects of music beyond the classroom and how effective links can be made between curriculum music and music outside of school. Including a range of case studies, tasks and reflections to help student teachers integrate the theory and practice of music education effectively, this new edition will provide invaluable support, guidance and challenges for teachers at all stages of their careers, as well as being a useful resource for teacher educators in a wide range of settings.

Creative and Critical Projects in Classroom Music is both a celebration and extension of John Paynter and Peter Aston’s groundbreaking work on creative classroom music, Sound and Silence, first published in 1970. Building on the central themes of the original work – the child as artist, the role of musical imagination and creativity, and the process of making music – the authors and contributors provide a contemporary response to the spirit and style of Sound and Silence. They offer reflections on the ideas and convictions underpinning Paynter and Aston’s work in light of scholarship developed during the intervening years. This critical work is accompanied by 16 creative classroom projects designed and enacted by contemporary practitioners, raising questions about the nature and function of music in education and society. In summary, this book aims to: Celebrate seminal work on musical creativity in the classroom. Promote the integration of practical, critical and analytical writing and thinking around this key theme for music education. Contribute to initiating the next 50 years of thought in relation to music creativity in the classroom. Offering a unique combination of critical scholarship and practical application, and published on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of Sound and Silence, themes from Paynter and Aston’s work are here given fresh context that aims to inspire a new generation of innovative classroom practice and to challenge current ways of thinking about the music classroom.

Debates in Music Teaching encourages student and practising teachers to engage with contemporary issues and developments in music education. It aims to introduce a critical approach to the central concepts and practices that have influenced major interventions and initiatives in music teaching, and supports the development of new ways of looking at ideas around teaching and learning in music.

Accessible and comprehensive chapters will stimulate thinking and creativity in relation to theory and practice, and will facilitate readers in reaching their own informed judgements and rationalising their position with deep theoretical knowledge and understanding. Throughout the book, international experts in the field consider key issues including:

• the justification for music in the school curriculum
• partnerships in music education and the identity of the music teacher
• technology and conceptions of musicianship
• social justice and music education
• the place of diverse musical genres and traditions in the music curriculum
• critical thinking and music education
• autonomy and integrity for music in cross-curricular work
• the politics, sociology and philosophy of music education.

Debates in Music Teaching is for all student and practising teachers interested in furthering their understanding of the subject. Including carefully annotated further reading and reflective questions to help shape research and writing, this collection stimulates critical and creative thinking in relation to contemporary debates within music education.

"Name it and tame it" with this guided journal designed to help you identify your emotions--a simple yet powerful tool for mindful living. One of the most important aspects of mindfulness is being able to describe-and put a name to-what you are feeling right now. Studies show that if you can notice and name your feelings, you will be calmer, less stressed, and happier. Describing how you are feeling might seem like an easy thing to do, but in fact, many of us have trouble finding the words to describe how we are feeling, and resort instead to vague labels like "fine," "okay," or "meh." Some people might have seen a "feelings wheel," which lists the major categories, such as anger, disgust, fear, happiness, and sadness, but those are very broad and do not capture the specificity of the feelings that most of us experience every day. This unique journal solves the problem by providing a comprehensive and easy-to-use list of more than 800 feelings, emotions, sensations to help you figure out exactly what you are feeling at any moment. Since feelings often are first felt in the body, you can begin with the list of physical sensations or move right into the list feelings, which range from simple to subtle to complicated. Once you have chosen the words to describe your feelings, turn to the thoughtful prompts that invite you to explore why you may be feeling a certain way, and write it all down. The intensity of a feeling, the duration of a feeling, the context in which the feeling came about--prompts for each of these factors help us understand why we feel something and give us the emotional awareness to be able to cope with these feelings. The result of noticing, naming, and understanding? A calmer, more mindful state of being.

Making Music in the Primary School is an essential guide for all student and practising primary school teachers, instrumental teachers and community musicians involved in music with children. It explores teaching and learning music with the whole class and provides a framework for successful musical experiences with large groups of children. Striking the perfect balance between theory and practice, this invaluable text includes case studies and exemplars, carefully designed activities to try out in the classroom, as well as a range of tried-and-tested teaching strategies to help you support and develop children's musical experience in the classroom. Grounded within a practical, philosophical and theoretical framework, the book is structured around the four key principles that underpin effective music teaching and experience: Integration - how can we join up children's musical experiences? Creativity - how can we support children's musical exploration? Access and Inclusion - how can we provide a relevant experience for every child? Collaboration - how might we work together to achieve these aims? Written in a clear, accessible and engaging style, Making Music in the Primary School will give you all the confidence you need when working with whole classes, whatever your musical or teaching background.

During the pandemic years, many people discovered the joy of walking. It is meditative, healing, uplifting, healthy, inspiring, and generally transformative, whether it’s your mood that needs changing or your whole outlook. Walking helps us to really see the things around us that we might otherwise take for granted, such as a flowering tree, a new coffee shop, or an unexpected view. This charming journal links the act of walking to the benefits of journaling, with a wellness perspective that encompasses body, mind, and spirit. Every spread offers thoughtful prompts and lots of space to capture what was special about your walk, from the route to the weather - and a gratitude moment. Fun sidebars capture your favourite routes, bucket-list walks for future travels, walking companions whose company you treasure, best photo-op destinations, city walks and country walks, fitness walks, and much more. Quotes from famous walkers over time ground your experience in history. Let this walking journal help you take your perambulations to a more transcendent place by capturing the meaningful moments along the way.

Teaching Music in Secondary Schools is the accompaniment to its practical-based counterpart in this series Aspects in Teaching Secondary Music. Together they form a comprehensive resource for those engaged with Initial Teacher Training and Continuing Professional Development in Music. Through this reader, student teachers and practising teachers will be introduced to the big issues and ideas abounding in music teaching today. As Gary Spruce puts it himself: if this book were to have a subtitle it would be 'Ways of Thinking About Music'. Our conception of what music is is a crucial factor in defining what we consider important subject knowledge to be, and by implication affects how we design our curriculum, what we teach and the way we teach it.
This key text will prove invaluable in the advancement of teachers' and subsequently pupils' understanding of music and its applications.

Teaching Music in Secondary Schools is the accompaniment to its practical-based counterpart in this series Aspects in Teaching Secondary Music. Together they form a comprehensive resource for those engaged with Initial Teacher Training and Continuing Professional Development in Music. Through this reader, student teachers and practising teachers will be introduced to the big issues and ideas abounding in music teaching today. As Gary Spruce puts it himself: if this book were to have a subtitle it would be 'Ways of Thinking About Music'. Our conception of what music is is a crucial factor in defining what we consider important subject knowledge to be, and by implication affects how we design our curriculum, what we teach and the way we teach it.
This key text will prove invaluable in the advancement of teachers' and subsequently pupils' understanding of music and its applications.

Contents:
Introduction Ways of Thinking about Music Gary Spruce Part 1: Music Education in Context 1. Onward from Butler Bernarr Rainbow 2. Music Education before the National Curriculum Keith Swanwick Part 2: Teaching and Learning Music 3. The Developmental Psychology of Music: Scope and Aims David Hargreaves 4. Music Education and the Natural Learning Model Margaret Barrett N 5. In Search of a Child's Musical Imagination Robert Walker 6. Creativity as Creative Thinking Peter Webster 7. Creativity and Special Needs: A Suggested Framework for Technology Applications David Collins 8. Musical Development in the Primary Years Janet Mills Part 3: Issues in Music Education 9. Gender, Musical Meaning and Education Lucy Green 10. Music With Emotionally Disturbed Children Yvonne Packer 11. Music Education and a European Dimension Janet Hoskyns 12. Concepts of World Music and their Integration within Western Secondary Music Education Jonathon P.J.Stock 13. Assessment in the Arts: Issues of Objectivity Gary Spruce Part 4: Music Education and the Classroom 14. Music Education as I see it: A Report of an Interview with a Seventeen Year Old Student Concerning His Music Education George Odam 15. Classroom Management for Beginning Music Educators Margaret Merrion 16. RX for Technophobia Kurt Kassner 17. MIDI-assisted Composing in your Classroom Sam Reese 18. Putting Listening First: A Case of Priorities Philip Priest 19. Designing a Teaching Model for Popular Music Peter Dunbar-Hall 20. Classroom Improvisation Derek Bailey 21. Instrumental Teaching as Music Teaching Keith Swanick Part 5: Music Education Research 22. Some Observations on Research and Music Education Keith Swanick

Music education has undergone a remarkable transformation in recent years. Whereas lessons were once characterised by their passivity, children now learn about music through actively engaging in it by performing, composing, listening and appraising. This reader places music education in context and then goes on to examine a range of issues linked to the teaching and learning of music. The latter half of the book concentrates on music education within the classroom, highlighting the kinds of points which all teachers of music will have to consider.

This new edition has been thoroughly revised to take account of recent changes to the curriculum. With a focus on evidence-based practice, this book aims to develop open and reflective practitioners who will critically examine their own and others' ideas about music education and the way in which children learn music. Providing an overview of contemporary issues in music teaching and learning from a range of perspectives, the book centres on teaching music musically, and enables the reader to: * place music education in its historical and social context * consider the nature of musical knowledge and how pupils learn musically. * critically analyse the statutory framework within which music teachers work * develop an understanding of the three key areas of composing, performing and appraising as well as issues such as creativity, individual needs and assessment * examine aspects of music beyond the classroom and how effective links can be made between curriculum music and music outside of school. Including tasks, activities and reflections to help student-teachers to integrate the theory and practice of music education, this book will provide support, guidance, ideas and challenges for beginner teachers, and will be useful for mentors in schools and teacher educators.

A student cookbook with a difference, The Hungry Student Vegetarian not only gives more than 200 quick and cheap meat-free recipes that are so tasty, even hardened carnivores will keep turning up for dinner. There are also indispensable tips on budgeting, lunchbox ideas, healthy eating and how to get creative with leftovers. With chapters dedicated to Bring on Brekky, Comfort Food, Roasted and Baked, Made in a Flash and All the Carbs, there are opportunities for impromptu parties, end of the month budget creations and comfort foods for one. All the recipes in this book are balanced for a healthy vegetarian diet, and they each have an affordability stamp to help with budgeting as well as detailed instructions to make them accessible to even the most novice cook. Forget the textbooks, this is the only book you'll ever need to get through your first year!

Having previously embarked on a collecting expedition to the Pyrenees, backed by Sir William Hooker and George Bentham, the botanist Richard Spruce (1817-93) travelled in 1849 to South America, where he carried out unprecedented exploration among the diverse flora across the northern part of the continent. After his death, Spruce's writings on fifteen fruitful years of discovery were edited as a labour of love by fellow naturalist Alfred Russel Wallace (1823-1913), whom Spruce had met in Santarem. This two-volume work, first published in 1908, includes many of the author's exquisite illustrations. Showing the determination to reach plants in almost inaccessible areas, Spruce collected hundreds of species, many with medicinal properties, notably the quinine-yielding cinchona tree, as well as the datura and coca plants. Volume 1 contains Wallace's biographical introduction and a list of Spruce's published works. The narrative includes discussion of Para, Santarem, and the Negro and Orinoco rivers.

Having previously embarked on a collecting expedition to the Pyrenees, backed by Sir William Hooker and George Bentham, the botanist Richard Spruce (1817-93) travelled in 1849 to South America, where he carried out unprecedented exploration among the diverse flora across the northern part of the continent. After his death, Spruce's writings on fifteen fruitful years of discovery were edited as a labour of love by fellow naturalist Alfred Russel Wallace (1823-1913), whom Spruce had met in Santarem. This two-volume work, first published in 1908, includes many of the author's exquisite illustrations. Showing the determination to reach plants in almost inaccessible areas, Spruce collected hundreds of species, many with medicinal properties, notably the quinine-yielding cinchona tree, as well as the datura and coca plants. Featuring four maps, Volume 2 includes discussion of the Peruvian and Ecuadorian Andes and the cinchona forests of western Chimborazo.

Ditch the takeaways and impress all your friends with this spectacular selection of more than 200 vegetarian recipes. A student cookbook with a difference, The Hungry Student Vegetarian Cookbook not only gives you more than 200 quick and cheap meat-free recipes that are easy and tasty, even hardened carnivores will keep turning up for dinner. There are also indispensable tips on budgeting, lunchbox ideas, healthy eating and how to get creative with leftovers. With chapters dedicated to Bring on Brekky, Comfort Food, Roasted and Baked, Made in a Flash and All the Carbs, there are opportunities for impromptu parties, end of the month budget creations and comfort foods for one. All the recipes in this book are balanced for a healthy vegetarian diet, and they each have an affordability stamp to help with budgeting as well as detailed instructions to make them accessible to even the most novice cook. Forget the textbooks, this is the only book you'll ever need to get through your first year!

Cultivate an attitude of gratitude with this quick daily five-minute mindfulness journal!   Taking a few minutes everyday to practice gratitude is the easiest way to find peace, appreciate simple joys, be thankful for what you have, and live a happier life. With Best, Worst, Grateful, daily prompts ask you to record the best moment of your day, worst moment of your day, and what you feel grateful for so you can make practicing mindfulness apart of your routine. Feel the positive effects thankfulness can have on your mental health and well-being and turn ordinary moments into blessings with a year of undated prompts in this guided journal.     Best Worst Grateful is perfect for your self-care toolkit. Here's why:      • 5 minutes per day—that's all you need to develop an attitude of gratitude and live a happier life     • Proven and practical—studies show that mindfulness and gratitude practices improve mood, focus, memory, and overall well-being     • Easy and enjoyable to use—attractive interior pages offer plenty of safe space to record the day's memorable moments and lessons     • Inspiring—inspirational quotes on the power of gratitude appear throughout     • Train your gratitude brain—includes exercises for discovering things to feel grateful for all around us  Start your mindfulness practice today with the help of this easy-to-use, inspirational journal!

Whether you're planning a lavish party or just indulging in a nightcap, The Classic Cocktail Bible gives you a range of inspirations to create the best of the exotic and the timeless cocktails. Cocktails are soaring in popularity as the nation's tastes grow more sophisticated and people are thirsty for new flavours and experiences. Beautifully illustrated with mouth-watering full colour photography, the book includes long and short drinks, still and sparkling, fruity and refreshing as well as creamy and indulgent - you'll never tire of trying the new concoctions.Includes 200 recipes with age-old classics such as the daiquiri, dry martini, margarita and Long Island ice tea. Each spirit is thoroughly explained to give you advice on selecting what to buy and perfecting its accompaniments. There's also a selection of fantastic insider tips, a full glossary of terms and step-by-step guides to mastering different techniques.A history of the evolution and culture of cocktails immerses you in a more glamorous era and The Classic Cocktail Bible allows you to taste it for yourself.

Eat well and feel good with over 200 nutritionally balanced recipes for healthy student living A student cookbook with a difference, The Hungry Healthy Student Cookbook offers a choice of more than 200 quick, cheap and easy recipes, meaning more money in your pocket and more time to play! All the recipes have a healthy focus which means increased brain power and more energy to enjoy student life to the full. There are also indispensable tips on healthy habits, mood boosters, free ways to get fit and takeaway alternatives. With chapters dedicated to Breakfast and Lunchbox; Healthy and Hearty; Good Grains, Beans and Pulses; Super Salads, Snacks and Sides; Make it Light and Sweet Alternatives, there are recipes whether you want food on the go, for impromptu parties, or just comfort food and delicious treats for a night in. All the recipes in this book are balanced for a healthy diet, and they each have an affordability stamp to help with budgeting, as well as detailed instructions to make them accessible to even the most novice cook. Forget the textbooks, this is the only book you'll ever need to get through your first year!

The ultimate guide to cooking delicious and nutritious vegan food while at college, with over 200 recipes With all the essays and exams, not to mention the enormous pressure of having to go out partying at least four nights a week, staying healthy and well-fed has never been more important, and The Hungry Student Vegan Cookbook will make sure you get all the essential nutrients to get you through to graduation, all while following a vegan diet. Alongside the recipes are helpful hints and tips for getting the most out of a tiny student budget, creating gourmet feasts out of what you can find in your cupboard, and advice on what kind of equipment you might need to take to uni (read: steal from the kitchen at home). Carry the flag for the vegan revolution all the way to your student halls, and once your new friends get a whiff of the amazing food you're cooking up, you're bound to find more people willing to join the healthy-eating and cruelty-free vegan revolt. This book isn't just about cooking some truly delicious recipes; it's also about reducing your carbon footprint and your impact on the environment by cutting out animal products, and improving your health with a plant-based diet. And ok, yes, it is also about cooking totally yummy recipes and eating the lot (and with a clear conscience too!). Whether you're a committed vegan looking to branch out with some new recipe ideas, or you're just getting started on the road to veganism and want to learn the ropes of vegan cooking, this is the perfect book to add to your student bookshelf.

True wellness begins with mindfulness. Best Worst Grateful is perfect tool for self-care: 5 minutes per day--that's all you need to invest in greater happiness and personal growth, Proven and practical--studies show that mindfulness and gratitude practices improve mood, focus, and memory, Easy and enjoyable to use--attractive interior pages offer plenty of safe space to record the day's memorable moments and lessons, Inspiring--uplifting quotes on the power of gratitude appear throughout, Train your gratitude muscles--includes exercises for discovering things to feel grateful for all around us.

Bring intentionality to your cooking life with this delightful guided journal with prompts to: describe the recipes you've tried explain why you chose them note how you modified them list what did and didn't work about the recipe jot down how you felt about it Far more than just a blank journal for recipe tracking, My Cooking Life is destined to become a cherished, customised keepsake for anyone who loves to spend time in the kitchen. With thoughtful prompts that celebrate all the creativity and work that goes into the art of creating great meals, the result is not only a keepsake that will help inform your future cooking decisions and make you a better cook but a personal memento that you'll love to look back through.