Discover ‘Constructing a Personal Orientation to Music Teaching: Growth, Inquiry, and Agency,’ the essential second edition for music education students and professionals. This textbook guides you to foster lifelong learning, embrace educational change, and develop a strong personal orientation towards teaching. Explore new methodologies and practical examples that encourage deep inquiry and reflection. This revised edition intensifies the focus on teachers as agents of change, grounded in current research. It helps you analyze experiences, clarify career motivations, and build a moral purpose to navigate the complexities of music education. Part I focuses on teacher growth, while Part II delves into becoming a student of teaching, examining curriculum, learners, subject matter, and context. Embrace agency, imagination, and hope for a fulfilling teaching career.