I am taking a course right now through Boston University for my Masters in Music Education. The course I'm taking is Foundations of Music Education: History and Philosophy. For some reason, I preferred the Foundations of Music Education: Psychology and Sociology course I previously took. Oh well, that's besides the point.
For my course, this week we're addressing ethics in music education. Quite an interesting topic, I do have to say. I'm about half way through the reading for the week.
Friday evening I have to take part in a live online debate with other classmates. As part of this debate, I have to argue AGAINST the following statement:
"Music educators have a professional and ethic obligation to teach for social justice, including teaching for equal treatment based on class, race, gender, and sexuality. Teaching music is not enough."
This is going to be a difficult assignment as I personally AGREE with this statement.
As this group is comprised of other arts educators, what are your thoughts?
Kristin
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