<P><EM>Culturally Responsive Teaching in Music Education: From Understanding to Application</EM>, Second Edition,<I></I>presents teaching methods that are responsive to how different culturally specific knowledge bases impact learning. It offers a pedagogy that recognizes the importance of including students¿ cultural references in all aspects of learning. Designed as a resource for teachers of undergraduate and graduate music education courses, the book provides examples in the context of music education, with theories presented in Part I and a review of teaching applications in Part II. <I>Culturally Responsive Teaching in Music Education </I>is an effort to answer the question: How can I teach music to my students in a way that is culturally responsive? This book serves several purposes, by:</P><UL><LI>Providing practical examples of transferring theory into practice in music education.</LI><LI>Illustrating culturally responsive pedagogy within the classroom.</LI><LI>Demonstrating t