Table of Contents

Introduction: Finding Fertile Ground / 1. The Fertile Ground Framework / PART 1: The Heart of the Fertile Ground Framework / 2. Educating the Whole Student: Responding to Young Adolescents' Developmental Needs and Cultural Identities / 3. Creating a Motivating Learning Community on Day One and Every Day / PART 2: Reconsidering Curriculum and Pedagogy through the Fertile Ground Framework / 4. Joining Hands: Active and Purposeful General Music Learning / 5. Making Connections: Relevant and Integrative General Music Learning / 6. Stretching Limits: Exploratory and Challenging General Music Learning / PART 3: Assessment on and through the Fertile Ground Framework / 7. Authentic and Intentional Assessment by Teacher, Peers, and Self / Conclusion: Promises of the Fertile Ground

About the Author

Stephanie Cronenberg is Assistant Professor of Music and Director of Clinical Experience and Practice at Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey.