Freshman Music Education
As a Freshman Music Education major here at the University of Alabama, the National Association for Music Education(NAfME) and the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) seemed like appropriate topics of study for this project considering my future job opportunities. I do not really know where I would like to teach, so choosing National organizations would be better so I have more options.
According to the “About Us” page on their website, The American Federation of Teachers is “a union of professionals that champions fairness; democracy; economic opportunity; and high-quality public education, healthcare and public services for our students, their families and our communities” (American Federation of Teachers, About Us, 2017, para. 1). They …show more content…
NAfME “advocates at the local, state, and national levels; provides resources for teachers, parents, and administrators; hosts professional development events; and offers a variety of opportunities for students and teachers. The Association orchestrates success for millions of students nationwide and has supported music educators at all teaching levels for more than a century” (National Association for Music Education, About Us, 2017, para. 1). Founded in 1907, this organization ensures the highest quality instruction for its students through professional and qualified teachers. Due to NAfME’s efforts and resources, music education is considered a valid profession by society and the government. They actively advocate for the promotion and guidance of music as a crucial part of the school curriculum. They also are responsible for the establishment for the National Standards for Arts …show more content…
My Introduction to Music Education class, MUE 200, required me to join the collegiate chapter here at the University of Alabama. But I do believe that it would be incredibly beneficial for me to join NAfME when I go out into the workforce, as it would connect me with a number of professionals who share the same specific teaching subject as me. It would also be beneficial to be connected to people who understand the specific stressors and issues of Music Education. And like the AFT, NAfME is a national organization, so it would not matter which state I worked in if I wanted to be a
According to the “About Us” page on their website, The American Federation of Teachers is “a union of professionals that champions fairness; democracy; economic opportunity; and high-quality public education, healthcare and public services for our students, their families and our communities” (American Federation of Teachers, About Us, 2017, para. 1). They …show more content…
NAfME “advocates at the local, state, and national levels; provides resources for teachers, parents, and administrators; hosts professional development events; and offers a variety of opportunities for students and teachers. The Association orchestrates success for millions of students nationwide and has supported music educators at all teaching levels for more than a century” (National Association for Music Education, About Us, 2017, para. 1). Founded in 1907, this organization ensures the highest quality instruction for its students through professional and qualified teachers. Due to NAfME’s efforts and resources, music education is considered a valid profession by society and the government. They actively advocate for the promotion and guidance of music as a crucial part of the school curriculum. They also are responsible for the establishment for the National Standards for Arts …show more content…
My Introduction to Music Education class, MUE 200, required me to join the collegiate chapter here at the University of Alabama. But I do believe that it would be incredibly beneficial for me to join NAfME when I go out into the workforce, as it would connect me with a number of professionals who share the same specific teaching subject as me. It would also be beneficial to be connected to people who understand the specific stressors and issues of Music Education. And like the AFT, NAfME is a national organization, so it would not matter which state I worked in if I wanted to be a