This presentation explores the role of decolonization in the modern music classroom through the perspective of a Midwestern educator now teaching in Hawaiʻi at a Hawaiian culture-based school. Beginning with a brief history of colonial education in Hawaiʻi and an introduction to the concept of decolonization, the session will examine how educators can critically reflect on their own teaching practices and implement practical strategies for creating authentic, respectful, and meaningful musical engagement in diverse classrooms.
Target Audience
K-12 Music Educators (any discipline)
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Clinician Info
Cristin Anderson
Cristin Anderson serves as the Assistant Band Director for The Kamehameha Schools Warrior Band program at the Kamehameha Schools Kapālama Campus Kula Kiʻekiʻe, where she teaches band, color guard, and leads handbell choir. She believes that all students deserve access to arts education and focuses on creating a music classroom that is engaging and welcoming to all students, regardless of experience and background. Cristin is a National Board Certified Teacher and holds her Bachelor of Arts in Music and Master of Arts in Education from Truman State University.