ISME World Conference 2010: Commission Seminars
MISTEC PRE-CONFERENCE SEMINAR 2010, CHINA
MUSIC IN SCHOOLS AND TEACHER EDUCATION COMMISSION (MISTEC) INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR 27-30 July, 2010 Shenyang, China.
Seminar bookings can be made by ISME Members after login to the members section.
WHAT IS ISME?
The International Society for Music Education is the international organization for music educators of all categories. ISME believes that lived experiences of music, in all their many aspects, are a vital part of the life of all people. Established in 1953 under the auspices of UNESCO, the Society leads and supports music education worldwide.
WHAT IS MISTEC?
The mission of the ISME MISTEC is to promote and support:
- The development of research expertise in the field of music teacher education, including the creation of new methodologies;
- the development of theoretical innovation and new practical approaches for music teacher education;
- international collaboration between professionals from different regions of the world, including the setting up of joint research projects between different institutions;
- the exchange of multicultural resources and innovative teaching approaches between ISME members who work in teacher education;
- policy discussion aiming to share experiences between professionals and institutions from around the world; and
- colleagues around the world to influence the formation of educational policies so as to ensure that there will be quality music education for all children.
The above Mission will be achieved by MISTEC through the promotion of activities such as biennial Commission Seminars, ISME World Conferences, the dissemination of research and information through various types of publications, and networking offered to ISME members.
SEMINAR AIM
The focus of the 18th International Music in Schools and Teacher Education Commission Seminar is to promote research and practice in school music education and music teacher education by exchanging the most updated research in the field.
The focus of the MISTEC Seminar will be to promote research and practice in school music education and music teacher education. Participants will present updated research in the field, demonstrations of good practices in music education as well as links between research and practice. With these paper sessions and workshops we seek to promote and support the effective teaching and learning of music in school settings through increased understanding of curriculum development, instructional practices, intercultural education, and innovations in music teacher education.
Presentations focusing on the general theme of the conference—Harmony and the World Future—or about Music in Schools and Teacher Education at large are most welcome to be submitted for consideration of the Commission.
VENUE FOR THE COMMISSION SEMINAR
The MISTEC Seminar will be held in Shenyang, China, hosted by the Higher Conservatory of the City. Further information is available on this website.