Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Reflection questions for Chapters 5 and 6
Reflection questions for Chapters 5 and 6
1. What are some of the social functions of music? How do such functions differ from the aesthetic, artistic function of music?
2. How does socio-economic status affect the kinds of music people know and like?
3. What does the desire of adolescents to develop feelings of competence through their own music, style of speech, and the like indicate in respect to the actions music teachers should take regarding popular music?
4. What is creativity? What traits appear to be related to creativity? What evidence is there that learning to work within a strict structure is the best way to encourage creativity? What evidence is there that learning without any restrictions is the best way to encourage creativity? Why should all students be encouraged to attempt creative activities? What are some procedures music teachers can employ to encourage creativity in music class?
