Suzanne L. Burton

Professor of Music Education
University of Delaware

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Doctor of Philosophy in Music Education
Michigan State University
Master of Music Education
Michigan State University
Bachelor of Music Education
Spring Arbor University

Suzanne L Burton

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Suzanne L. Burton, Ph.D.
Professor of Music Education
Director of Graduate Studies
Coordinator of Music Education
University of Delaware
Newark, DE 19716
Phone: 302-831-0390

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Research

- Professional development partnerships for music education.
- Emergent music literacy of young children.
- The role of improvisation in rhythmic and tonal development of young children.
- Construction of pedagogical and professional knowledge in preservice music teachers.
- Contextual interactions of infants in a music immersion setting.
- Use of iPads in music instruction.
- Why music educators stay in the profession.
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Books

  • Engaging Musical Practices: A Sourcebook for Instrumental Music
    Rowman & Littlefield
  • Engaging Musical Practices: A Sourcebook for Middle School General Music
    Rowman & Littlefield
  • Learning from Young Children: Research in Early Childhood Music
    Rowman & Littlefield

About

Suzanne’s research is focused on musical development from early childhood through adolescence. She studies the recurrent process of music literacy and is interested in music teacher preparation in authentic and global contexts, and professional development for music educators. Read More >>>

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