2005 Symposium On Music Teacher Education

Rethinking, Researching, Revitalizing 
September 15-17, 2005
University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Sponsored By:

  • Society for Music Teacher Education
  • School of Music at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG)
  • Music Research Institute at the UNCG School of Music
  • Music Educators National Conference: The National Association for Music Education
  • The College of Music Society

Detailed Schedule

Thursday, Sept. 15, 2005 UNCG Music Building Atrium & Recital Hall
6:00 – 10:00 PM Welcome and Opening Activities
6:00 – 7:00 PM Registration
7:00 – 7:15 PM Welcome
7:15 – 7:30 PM Introduction of SMTE board members, special guests, and keynote speaker
7:30 – 8:30 PM Keynote Address: Richard Ingersoll, University of Pennsylvania (Sponsored by MENC)
8:30 – 10:00 PM Reception
Friday, Sept. 16, 2005 UNCG Music Building Atrium & Recital Hall
7:30 – 8:00 AM Morning Amenities (Coffee, Juice, Bagels, and Fruit provided)
8:00 AM – 10:30 AM FINDING FUTURE MUSIC EDUCATORS
8:00 – 8:30 AM Panel Presentation: Challenges We Face with Finding Future Music Educators
8:35 – 9:40 AM Presentations of Research, Position Papers, and Best Practices
9:45 – 10:30 AM Discussion/Group Summary of Presentations
10:30 – 10:45 AM Break (Beverages provided)
10:45 AM – 12:30 PM PREPARING FUTURE MUSIC EDUCATORS, Part I
10:45 – 11:15 AM Panel Presentation: Challenges We Face with Preparing Future Music Educators
11:25 – 12:30 PM Presentations of Research, Position Papers, and Best Practices
12:30 PM – 2:30 PM Lunch (on your own). Graduate Research Forum:
Graduate students present works-in-progress over lunch and receive feedback from JMTE Editorial Board members. Box lunches are provided for all graduate students and JMTE Ed. Board members who participate.
2:30 PM – 5:15 PM PREPARING FUTURE MUSIC EDUCATORS, Part II
2:30 – 4:10 PM Presentations of Research, Position Papers, and Best Practices
4:15 – 4:30 PM Break (Beverages provided)
4:30 – 5:15 PM Discussion/Group Summary of Presentations
5:15 PM – 8:30 PM Dinner (on your own)
8:30 PM – 10:00 PM Poster Session & Dessert/Coffee (Sponsorship: Music Research Institute at UNCG)
Saturday, Sept. 17, 2005 UNCG Music Building Atrium & Recital Hall
8:00 – 8:30 AM Morning Amenities (Coffee, Juice, Bagels, and Fruit provided)
8:30 AM – 11:45 AM SUPPORTING THE PROF. DEVELOPMENT OF MUSIC EDUCATORS
8:30 – 9:00 AM Panel Presentation: Challenges We Face with Supporting the Professional Development of Music Educators
9:05 – 10:45 AM Presentations of Research, Position Papers, and Best Practices
10:45 – 11:00 AM Break (Beverages provided)
11:00 – 11:45 AM Discussion/Group Summary of Presentations
11:45 AM – 12:30 PM Lunch (buffet lunch will be provided for all participants)
12:30 PM – 6:00 PM STRATEGIC PLANNING AND ACTION FOR THE FUTURE
12:30 – 1:45 PM Presidents’ Roundtable: Karen Wolff (NASM), Tayloe Harding (CMS), David Circle (MENC)
1:45 – 2:15 PM Synthesis Presentation: Robert J. Werner (Past President of CMS, ISME, & NASM; Dean Emeritus, Cincinnati CCM)
2:15 – 2:30 PM Break (Beverages provided)
2:30 – 4:30 PM Participants break out into several Special Actions Groups (Strategic Planning)
Purposes:
(a) Document names and contact information for all members of each group.
(b) Prepare a set of questions and sub-questions.
(c) Prepare a list of actions for the next six months (leading into 2006 MENC) and documenting responsibilities.
(d) Prepare a list of needed resources and plans for securing those resources.
4:30 – 5:30 PM Participants re-assemble to report on the six-month action plans
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM Banquet & Closing Festivities (UNCG School of Music Atrium & Recital Hall)

Symposium Detail • Draft

Thursday, Sept. 15, 2005 UNCG Music Building Atrium & Recital Hall
6:00 – 10:00 PM Welcome and Opening Activities (UNCG School of Music Atrium and Recital Hall)
6:00 – 7:00 PM Registration (UNCG School of Music Atrium)
7:00 – 7:15 PM Welcome (UNCG School of Music Recital Hall)
– John J. Deal, Dean of the UNCG School of Music
– David J. Teachout, Chair of SMTE
7:15 – 7:30 PM Introduction of SMTE Board Members, Special Guests, Keynote Speaker
7:30 – 8:30 PM Keynote Address: Dr. Richard Ingersoll, University of Pennsylvania (Sponsored by MENC)
8:30 – 10:00 PM Reception (UNCG School of Music Atrium)
Friday, Sept. 16, 2005 UNCG Music Building Atrium & Recital Hall
7:30 – 8:00 AM Coffee, Juice, Bagels, and Fruit provided; Tech Testing time for morning block presenters
8:00 – 8:30 AM Panel Presentation: Challenges We Face Regarding Finding Future Music Educators, EUC Auditorium
EUC Room A • Monitor: TBA EUC Room B • Monitor: TBA
8:35 – 9:05 AM An Investigation of Attractor and Facilitator Variables’ Influence on Preservice Teachers’ Decisions to Teach Music – Research Paper presented by Steven Kelly, Florida State University Student Career Perception: 6th-11th Grade Music Students’ Assessment of Self-Efficacy, Social Perception, and Potential Enjoyment for Music Education and Other Possible Careers – Research Paper presented by Kimberly Councill, Susquehanna University
9:10 – 9:40 AM Developing Future Music Educators Within the School of Music – Best Practice Paper presented by Colleen Conway, Robert Culver, Herbert Marshall, and Betty Anne Younker, University of Michigan Thinking Beyond Teacher Demand and Attrition: Are We Recruiting the “Best and the Brightest” to Music Education? – Position Paper presented by James Austin, University of Colorado at Boulder
9:45-10:30 AM Discussion/Group Summary of Presentations, EUC Auditorium
10:30-10:45 AM Break (Beverages provided)
10:45-12:30 PM Preparing Future Music Educators, Part I(EUC)
10:45 – 11:15 AM Panel Presentation: Challenges We Face Regarding Preparing Future Music Educators, EUC Auditorium
EUC Room A
Monitor: TBA
EUC Room B
Monitor: TBA
EUC Room C
Monitor: TBA
EUC Room D
Monitor: TBA
EUC Room E
Monitor: TBA
11:25 – 11:55 AM Music Educators As Domain Practitioners: The Implications of Constructivist Learning Approcahes To Music Teacher Education – Position Paper presented by Joseph Shively, Oakland University Cultural Clashes: The Importance Of Developing Intercultural Competence – Best Practice Paper presented by Donna Emmanuel, University of North Texas Toward A Lifespan Perspective In Music Teacher Education – Best Practice Paper presented by Chelcy Bowles, University of Wisconsin-Madison and David Myers, Georgia State University Performing Musicians In The Schools: The Preparation And Training Of Musician Teaching-Artists – Best Practice Paper presented by Susan Helfter, and Kristy Morrell, University of Southern California Rethinking The Structure And Delivery Of College Methods Courses – Best Practice Paper presented by Deborah Hedden, University of Kansas
12:00 – 12:30 PM Critical Pedagogy For Music Education: A Best Practice To Prepare Future Music Educators – Best Practice Paper presented by Frank Abrahams, Westminster Choir College of Rider University On Preparing Cross-Culturally Competent Music Educators– Position Paper presented by Constance McKoy, University of North Carolina at Greensboro Motivation Orientations, Academic Achievement, and Career Goals of Undergraduate – Research Paper presented by Charles Schmidt, Indiana University Stephen Zdzinski, University of Miami, and Dennis Ballard, Indiana State University Collaborative Musical Cultures As A Premise – Position Paper presented by David Myers, Georgia State University Rethinking Foundations: Providing Direction For Music Education – Position Paper presented by Patrick M. Jones, The University of the Arts
12:30 – 2:30 PM Lunch (on your own). Graduate Research Forum:
Graduate students present works-in – progress over lunch and receive feedback from JMTE Editorial Board members. Box lunches are provided for all graduate students & JMTE Editorial Board members who participate in this session.
2:00 – 2:30 PM Tech Testing time for afternoon block presenters
2:30 – 5:15 PM Preparing Future Music Educators, Part II(EUC)
EUC Room A
Monitor: TBA
EUC Room B
Monitor: TBA
EUC Room C
Monitor: TBA
EUC Room D
Monitor: TBA
EUC Room E
Monitor: TBA
2:30 – 3:00 PM Supporting and Sustaining a Personal Orientation to Music Teaching: Implications for Music Teacher Education Curriculum – Position Paper presented by Mark Campbell, SUNY at Potsdam and Linda Thompson, Lee University Can Methods Courses Supplant Apprenticeship Of Observation As The Primary Source Of Pedagogical Content Knowledge? – Position Paper presented by Warren Haston, Georgia State University Creating a Dialogue-Centered Methods Class: Problem-Posing Techniques in Music Teacher Education – Best Practice Paper presented by John Scheib, Ball State University Position Paper: Sensitizing Pre-Service Music Teachers About Students With Disabilities – Position Paper presented by Jennifer Stewart, University of North Carolina at Greensboro Best Practice: Collaboration Between A Community Music School And A Music Education Program – Best Practice Paper presented by Cynthia Taggart, Mitchell Robinson, Judy Palac, and Bruce Taggart, Michigan State University
3:05 – 3:35 PM A Curricular Framework for Teaching Effective Music Teaching Behavior: When to be Effective in Which Way – Position Paper presented by Alan Gumm, Central Michigan University Criteria For Designing Partnerships For Music Teacher Education Between Higher Education Institutions And K-12 Schools For Field Experience And Student Teaching – Research Paper presented by Mary Mundy, West Chester University of Pennsylvania. Preparing Music Educators For The Twenty-First Century – Position Paper Presented by Deborah Mitchell. California State University at Long Beach Curricular Decisions In Music Teacher Education – Position Paper presented by Peter Miksza, Indiana University An Investigation of the Effect of Service Learning on the Student Teaching Experience in Music Teacher Education – presented by Dorothy Bryant and Sylvester Young, Ohio University
3:40 – 4:10 PM TThe Emerging Instrumental Music Educator: Developing The Professional And Occupational Roles – Best Practice Paper presented by Michael Raiber, University of Oklahoma Professional Development Partnerships: What Are The Real Benefits? – Best Practice Paper presented by Warren Henry, University of North Texas and Susan Conkling, Eastman School of Music The Design & Implementation Of A Highly Comprehensive Music Teacher Education Curriculum – Best Practice Paper presented by John Scheib, Don Ester, Kimberly Inks, and Kristin Turner, Ball State University Assessment Systems Used in Undergraduate Programs of Music Teacher Education – Best Practice Paper presented by Gary Ritcher, James Madison University Finding Mentors In The “New Old-Fashioned Way” – Best Practice Paper presented by Ed Duling, University of Toledo
4:15 – 4:30 PM Break (Beverages provided)
4:30 – 5:15 PM Discussion/Group Summary of Presentations, EUC Auditorium
5:15 – 8:30 PM Dinner (on your own)
8:30 – 10:00 PM Research Poster Session and Dessert/Coffee (Greensboro Downtown Marriott)
Sponsored by the Music Research Institute at UNCG
Saturday, Sept. 17, 2005 UNCG Music Building Atrium & Recital Hall
8:00 – 8:30 AM Coffee, Juice, Bagels, and Fruit provided; Tech Testing time for morning block presenters
8:30 – 9:00 AM Panel Presentation: Challenges We Face Regarding Preparing Future Music Educators, BBS Auditorium
BBS Room A
Monitor: TBA
BBS Room B
Monitor: TBA
BBS Room C
Monitor: TBA
BBS Room D
Monitor: TBA
BBS Room E
Monitor: TBA
Toward Teacher Retention: Developing Partnerships, Facilitating Leadership – Best Practice Paper presented by Suzanne Burton, University of Delaware Clearing the Fog: A Novice’s Journey Toward Successful Retention – Research Paper presented by Margaret Schmidt, Arizona State University It Takes A Village – Position Paper presented by Michael Jothen, Towson University Designing Effective Professional Development for Urban Music Teachers – Best Practice Paper presented by Al Holcomb, University of Central Florida Investigating Professional Development: Early Childhood Music Teacher Learning In A Cohort Group – Best Practice Paper presented by Lisa Gruenhagen, Levine School of Music
The Collaborative Design Institute: A Model For Professional Development In Music Education – Best Practice Paper presented by Vicki Lind, University of California at Los Angeles, Kristine Alexander and Armalyn De La O, California Arts Project It Was All In A Day’s Work: Research On The Daily Reflections Of Music Field Experience, Student Teachers, – Research Paper presented by William Fredrickson, University of Missouri at Kansas City Examination Of The Needs Of First-Year Music Teachers – Best Practice Presentation by Tina Vartanian, University of Southern California; Hacienda La Puente Unified School District A Response to the Mandate for State Licensure Requirements for Music Teachers: Ohio University’s Master of Music Degree in Music Education at a Distance – Best Pratice Paper presented by Dorothy Bryant and Sylvester Young, Ohio University A Survey of Occupational Burnout in Music Teachers – Research Paper presented by Barbara McLain, University of Hawaii
Enabling Preservice And Inservice Music Teachers To Construct Understanding Of Music, Education, And Music Education – Best Practice Paper presented by Jackie Wiggins, Joseph Shively, Deborah Blair, Gregory Cunningham, And Danny Jordan, Oakland University On Becoming Music Educators: Using Stages Of Adult Development Theory To Design Appropriate Professional Development For Practicing Educators And Those Entering The Field As Non –Traditional Aged Students – Position Paper presented by Janice Smith, Queens College – City University of New York The Professional Development Of Music Teachers – Position Paper presented by Colleen Conway, University of Michigan, Mitchell Robinson, Michigan State University, and Michael Smith, Catholic University of America Program Development And Evaluation Of A Distance Learning Graduate Degree Program In Music Education: Perspectives From Students And Professors – Best Practice Paper presented by Kimberly Walls, Jeff Gilbreath, Rick Good, Bill Schaffer, Auburn University Martina Miranda, University of Colorado Systems Analysis, Incentives Theory, and a New Perspective on Music Education – Position Paper presented by Brett Nolker, University of North Carolina at Greensboro
10:45 – 11:00 AM Break (Beverages provided)
11:00 – 11:45 AM Discussion/Group Summary of Presentations, BBS Auditorium
11:45 – 12:30 PM Lunch (buffet lunch will be provided for all participants)
12:30 – 1:45 PM Presidents’ Roundtable Discussion (Karen Wolff-NASM, Tayloe Harding-CMS, and David Circle-MENC)
1:45 – 2:15 PM Synthesis presentation: Robert J. Werner (Past President of CMS, ISME, & NASM; Dean Emeritus, Cincinnati CCM)
2:15 – 2:30 PM Break (Beverages provided)
2:30 – 4:30 PM SAG Groups meet to:
(a) Document names and contact information for all members of each group.
(b) Prepare a set of questions and sub-questions.
(c) Prepare a list of actions for the next six months (leading into 2006 MENC) and documenting responsibilities.
(d) Prepare a list of needed resources and plans for securing those resources.
4:30 – 5:30 PM Participants re-assemble to report on the six-month action plans
6:00 – 10:00 PM Banquet and Closing Festivities (UNCG School of Music Atrium & Recital Hall)