Author : Wai-chung Ho
Release : 2023
Genre : Creative ability
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 696/5 ( reviews)
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Book Synopsis Culture, Creativity, and Music Education in China by : Wai-chung Ho
Download or read book Culture, Creativity, and Music Education in China written by Wai-chung Ho. This book was released on 2023. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ho's book explores music education in China, and how creativity, education reforms, and social transformation can be enabled through music. The essential elements of music discussed include perception and creativity, sources and stimulation, and the integration of musical creativity in diverse cultures and participation. It focuses on three Chinese cities; Changsha, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of China, which have creative industries and Shijiazhuang, which has cultural industries. Readers will gain insights into the introduction of creativity into the Chinese education system through music, particularly during the pandemic. The author analyses official documents, selected music textbooks adopted by schools, and in-depth interviews with both students and teachers. These interviews reveal the underbelly of the dilemmas of introducing creativity into schools through music education. The volume will be of interest to those keen to increase creativity in teaching through music, and researchers in the fields of creativity and music education. It will also interest students undertaking Chinese, teacher education or Music.