Decolonization in Practice: Understanding the Impact of Social Media on Music Education Curricular Choices

• In Event: Sheraton Roundtable Session Twelve
  In Roundtable Session: Considering Music Teaching and Pedagogy (Table 12)

Abstract

This study examines the effects of social media and textbook content on music education curricular choices. Music education curricula has long prioritized repertoire and skills necessary for success in the context of Western classical music (Bradley, 2015; Hess, 2015; Koza, 2008). Given the observations of music education social justice scholars (Hess, 2019; Kajikawa, 2019; Benedict et al., 2015; Koza, 2008), it is important to examine the perceptions of decolonization practices from various perspectives. In recent years, groups have emerged on social media platforms that encourage educators to reexamine curricular choices. Through interviews with two leaders of one social media group and two music education textbook authors, this study seeks to examine the impact of social media on music education curricula.

Author

• Justin M. Caithaml, University of Bridgeport
  Presenting Author