Dr. Carol Beynon

Associate Professor

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Biography

Carol Beynon is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Education at Western University. She holds an EdD from the University of Toronto and specializes in music education, focusing on gender issues, student learning, teacher development, and school music education policy. Beynon is an established figure in Canadian choral music, known for her work as the founding co-artistic director of the Amabile Boys & Men’s Choirs and her roles as conductor in various prestigious national and international settings. She has taught a range of music education courses, contributing to both undergraduate and graduate programs, including specializations in curriculum development and critical issues in arts education. Beynon's research employs qualitative methods and spans performance, composition, and music education, emphasizing the integration of cultural perspectives in choral settings. Her scholarly contributions include several books and articles in refereed journals, addressing the intersections of music, education, and social justice. Beyond academia, she actively participates in national committees, providing leadership in educational policy and practice. Beynon’s commitment to fostering musical excellence is reflected in her advocacy for equitable practices in music education across diverse contexts.

Research Interests

Courses

Teaching and Learning Theory - Instrumental/Vocal Music Teaching and Learning Theory: Primary-Junior-Intermediate Music Teaching in Secondary Schools Core Curriculum - Elementary Methods Doctoral Research Seminar Doctoral Research Colloquium Introduction to Curriculum Critical Issues in Arts Education Curriculum: Contemporary Trends

Requirements for Western University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Four-year degree, honours or the equivalent, in anthropology or equivalent background in social sciences.
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Streams include Archaeology and Bioarchaeology, and Sociocultural Anthropology.