This site serves as my processfolio for my graduate studies in Music Education at the University of Oregon. The purpose of this processfolio is to answer the Core Question:

“How has this master’s program enhanced or altered my perceptions and approaches toward music teaching and learning?” 

This master’s program has altered my perceptions and approaches of music education by showing me that to succeed as a music educator one must be able to adapt and change. With adaptation comes failing, being open to new aspects of teaching, knowing how to make music meaningful to students, and being aware of the past, current, and future status of music education. With this acquired knowledge, I can improve the music education experience of my students and provide an inclusive and expansive music making environment that fosters effective relationships. Through this program I have learned how to be an effective educator that cares about the student experience and seeks to enlighten students perception of the importance of music and its transferability to daily life. My goal as an educator is to empower my future students, provide them with experiences in music that they can transfer to their future lives, and immerse them in a music environment that fosters creativity and aesthetic experiences. 

Over the course of this program the following themes emerged as evidence to support my answer to the core question:

Themes