Introduction 1. Constructing a Teaching Portfolio 2. Kodaly Concept of Music Education 3. Children as Stewards of Their Cultural and Musical Heritage 4. Children as Performers 5. Children as Critical Thinkers 6. From Sound to Symbol A New Learning Theory Model 7. Developing Musicianship Skills 8. Teaching Strategies for Rhythmic and Melodic Musical Elements 9. Sequencing and Lesson Planning 10. Teaching Musicianship Skills to Older Beginners 11. Evaluation and Assessment 12. Endnotes 13. Appendix for Chapter 2 14. Appendix for Chapter 3 15. Appendix for Chapter 5 16. Appendix for Chapter 7