Music in higher education has the power to promote peace beyond walls. These imaginary walls have been erected in our society to add layers of protection and disconnect instead of openness and understanding. Curriculum building centered on community engagement and interculturalism facilitates and endorses peace through education. Professors of music in higher education have a unique advantage due to their proximity to emerging young professionals. Building bridges between cultures through music will motivate students to make meaningful contributions to the world. Some examples of this include collaborative performances, group learning, and peer-led seminars that teach students how to understand and value contrasting viewpoints and performance styles while learning how to work together peacefully. Through collaborative learning processes, music in higher education has the power to teach students how to go beyond simply coexisting by fostering the skills essential to respectful communication, problem-solving, and an understanding and appreciation of opposing ideas. This will in turn motivate students to engage in peaceful and meaningful intercultural exchanges while promoting peace through education. facilitates and endorses peace through education. Professors of music in higher education have a unique advantage due to their proximity to emerging young professionals. Building bridges between cultures through music will motivate students to make meaningful contributions to the world.

Authors:
Stephanie Meyers, University of Texas at El Paso, United States

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Posted by James Alexander Gordon

Last updated: 2023-02-23 23:45:00

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