Dr. Kathy Robinson

Professor

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Biography

Kathy M. Robinson is a Professor of Music Education at the University of Alberta, with a rich background in teaching general music and chorus in elementary and middle schools in Pennsylvania, Illinois, and New York, as well as international experiences in South Africa. She has earned degrees from Lebanon Valley College, Northwestern University, and the University of Michigan. Notably, Dr. Robinson has specialized in Ghanaian drumming and dance in Ghana, children’s songs and choral music in South Africa, Balkan choral music in New York, and traditional Chinese music in Shandong province, China. She holds an Orff Schulwerk certification from the University of St. Thomas, Minnesota. Her published research emphasizes world music pedagogy, Ghanaian and South African music, and culturally responsive pedagogy in urban music education. Dr. Robinson has conducted over 100 workshops across five continents, targeting general music teachers and choral directors with a focus on world music teaching in the elementary classroom.

Research Interests

Awards

#2019

Faculty of Education Undergraduate Teaching Award

2019-01-01
#1998

Dr. Rocco Carzo Jr. Award Excellence Teaching

1998-01-01

Courses

EDEL 325 Curriculum Instruction Elementary Music EDEL 427 Music Creativity: Teaching and Learning EDEL 425 Child Voice EDES 501 World Musics Music Education EDEL 597 Teaching Music Globally: China South Africa EDEL 597 Singing Elementary Music

Requirements for University of Alberta

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Management
Application Checklist
  • Three letters of reference
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Personal Statement
  • Official Transcripts (upon admission)
Specialization Notes

Department: Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management