Problem-Based Learning in the College Music Classroom

<p><em>Problem-Based Learning in the College Music Classroom</em> explores the core tenets of Problem-Based Learning (PBL). PBL is an effective student-centered approach in which students learn higher-order thinking skills and integrative strategies by solving real-world challenges - not often employed in music classrooms. Yet such courses are uniquely situated to advance this innovative pedagogical approach. This volume sheds light on PBL best practices in survey- and topic-based music courses while integrating general education content discussing implementation materials methods and challenges and encouraging readers to think creatively to develop flexible solutions for large-scale issues.</p><p>Bookended by introductory and concluding chapters that delve into the history theory application and assessment of PBL the text collects classroom-tested case studies from eleven contributing authors in:</p><ul> <p> </p> <li>Music History and Appreciation</li> <li>Ethnomusicology</li> <li>Music and Movement</li> <li>Music Theory and Education</li> </ul><p><i>Problem-Based Learning in the College Music Classroom </i>paves the way for pedagogical discovery in this unexplored area encouraging teachers and graduate students to move curricula goals forward - and ultimately to move students toward innovation and engagement.</p>