International Journal of Social Policy & Education

ISSN 2689-4998 (print), 2689-5013 (online)

DOI: 10.61494/ijspe


Secondary Literacy: Perspectives on Content Area Literacy with a focus on Music Education

Dr. Bernice Sanchez & Daniel G. Castillon, III


Abstract

Literacy is critical to the overall development and growth of humanity. Literacy is essential to the academic success and future of all students enrolled in educational public and private sectors. The following paper takes on an exploratory approach on the importance of literacy at the secondary level and within content areas with a specific emphasis on music education. Extensive research over the years has focused on literacy at the elementary levels with limited research or pedagogical recommendations focused at the secondary levels. More recent research indicators suggest that secondary educators must participate in the roles and responsibilities involving literacy instruction shifting the focus towards content area literacies. The following presentation 1) explores the many facets of literacy 2) reexamines secondary literacy within content areas 3) and proposes literacy at the secondary level through music education.