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Cases on Project-Based Learning in Music Education

Yuanyuan Li (Capital Normal University, China) and Ying Liu (London School of Science and Technology, UK)
Projected Release Date: July, 2026 | Copyright: © 2027 | Pages: 315

Publication Status: Coming Soon
ISBN13: 9798337354330
ISBN13 Softcover: 9798337360812
EISBN13: 9798337354347
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3373-5433-0

Description:

Music education is undergoing a global transformation, with increasing emphasis on flexible, culturally rooted, and community-engaged pedagogies. Project-Based Learning (PBL) offers powerful opportunities to position learners as active co-creators of meaningful musical experiences. These approaches support flexible, personalized learning, enabling students to connect more deeply with their interests within music-based environments. However, a significant gap remains in literature, as case-based academic documentation of these approaches is still limited, particularly across diverse educational and cultural contexts.

Cases on Project-Based Learning in Music Education offers rich, real-world case studies that demonstrate how PBL is applied across diverse music education contexts. This book explores learning journeys in formal classroom settings, conservatories, community music centers, hybrid digital environments, and informal learning spaces. Covering topics such as civic engagement, cross-cultural musicology, and elderly choir networks, this book is an excellent academic resource for graduate and doctoral students, vocal and instrumental instructors, music teacher educators, curriculum developers, community arts practitioners, policymakers, and more.

Coverage:

The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to:

  • Civic Engagement
  • Cross-Cultural Musicology
  • Elderly Choir Networks
  • Emotion and Dialogue
  • Ensemble Groove Labs
  • Global Citizenship
  • Learning in Hindustani Vocal Music
  • Music Education
  • Music Movement
  • Project-Based Learning
  • Project-Based Learning (PBL)
  • Value-in-Use Design

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Professor Dr. Yuanyuan Li is a Professor at the Music College of Capital Normal University in Beijing, China, specializing in vocal education and advancing music pedagogy for global citizenship education. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she co-founded the hybrid LivePBL (Linking Vocal Education through Project-Based Learning) project, collaborating with international teams to promote cultural and sustainable social development through music. LivePBL has been featured at major conferences, including the London International Conference on Education and QS Reimaging Education. Professor Li is a member of prestigious music associations and a judge for vocal competitions. Her students have won numerous awards, showcasing her effective teaching. She has led significant educational projects recognized by the Ministry of Education, including student-centred vocal teaching and nationwide cross-school online open courses on classical Chinese music.
Ying Liu is a lecturer at the London School of Science and Technology based in London, UK and an experienced leader in transnational education. He has spearheaded initiatives to localise internationalisation in collaboration with government and local communities. He is the founder of LivePBL, and many other notable projects include the CPD-certified LivePBL initiative, Cloud Family Visit Reality Show, NCFE Digital Literacy courses, and Virtual Inclusive Music Festivals. He has led LivePBL team of teachers and students having published more than 10 academic papers, co-organised several international conference workshops, and four book chapters.

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