Deborah teaches music education at Oakland University where she and her 
       colleagues envision a constructivist approach to music learning and teaching.

       In the undergraduate program, Deborah teaches educational psychology,  
       elementary and secondary general methods, choral methods, coordinates 
       the undergraduate music education program, and supervises student
       teachers.

       In the graduate program, Deborah teaches and advises Graduate Research, 
       teaches Graduate educational psychology, team teaches Doctoral Seminar, 
       and teaches a variety of summer graduate classes. 

       Current research interests include the application of constructivist theory
       in music education, music listening, learners with exceptionalities, and all 
       levels of teacher education. Deborah is also exploring the use of mobile
       technologies in the classroom.

Associate Professor, Music Education
Department of Music, Theatre and Dance
Oakland University
 Rochester MI 48309  USA

 dvblair@oakland.edu