Title: MPCD - Ethical Dimensions of School-Based Music Education by Thomas A. Regelski: A Close Reading Workshop Series
School: Music, California Institute of the Arts
Semester: Fall (Project Week)
Year: 2025
Meeting Day(s) and Time(s): Wednesday, October 22, 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm, Thursday, October 23, 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm, Friday, October 24, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Meeting Location: B324
Instructor: Jeffrey Cobbold
Pronouns: he/him
Email: jcobbold@calarts.edu
Workshop Description
A three-day workshop series featuring a close reading of the essay, Ethical Dimensions of School-Based Music Education by Thomas A. Regelski (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_A._Regelski). Close reading strategies will include speech synthesis, listening, concept mapping, mind-mapping, personal note-taking regarding new knowledge, points of personal connection, questions/disagreements, and areas of further study related to the essay. Participants will create a digital poster (i.e., Canva, Google Drawing, etc.) showcasing their learning from the workshop series and an exposition of their personal ethics regarding school-based music education.
Learning Outcomes
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closely read & listen to critical literature in music education
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explore innovations of close reading strategies for critical literature in music education
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reflect and discuss various reading, listening, and academic learning strategies
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reflect and discuss (personal) ethical dimensions in music education
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reflect and discuss prior personal experiences in K-12 music education
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demonstrate use of digital tools for multimedia presentation (i.e., construction of a digital poster)
Expectations
Complete attendance at all three workshops is highly encouraged, as each meeting culminates in an understanding of the essay.
Materials & Technology Requirements
Pencil, paper, notebook, laptop computer, or other electronic device with access to the internet.
Schedule
Day 1 - Wednesday, October 22, 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm (2.5 hours)
Speech synthesis-listening & read-along: Ethical Dimensions of School-Based Music Education by Thomas A. Regelski
Day 2 - Thursday, October 23, 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm (1.5 hours)
Discussion on Ethical Dimensions of School-Based Music Education by Thomas A. Regelski and the use of close reading strategies: concept mapping, mind-mapping, personal note-taking regarding new knowledge, points of personal connection, questions/disagreements, and areas of further study.
Day 3 - Friday, October 24, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm (1 hour)
Workshop creation of a digital poster using Canva, Google Drawing, or another digital poster-making application to showcase text, video, audio, and hyperlinked content representing one’s learning in the workshop and sense of personal ethics regarding school-based music education.
