Course Description
Designed primarily to prepare students to teach core undergraduate classes that are typically described as “music theory,” including fundamentals, harmony and voice leading, aural skills (both sight singing and dictation), and analysis. Many of the skills developed and much of the knowledge gained will be applicable to a wide variety of teaching situations.
Athena Title
Music Theory Pedagogy
Prerequisite
MUSI 4050 or permission of department
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, the successful student will be able to: 1. Discuss the merits of different pedagogical philosophies 2. Demonstrate practical and effective teaching strategies and techniques in the classroom 3. Evaluate the features of a variety of commonly used textbooks and other educational resources
Topical Outline
1. Goals and Philosophies of Music Theory 2. Lesson Planning and Teaching Strategies 3. Teaching Fundamentals 4. Fundamentals Model Teaching 5. Teaching Harmony and Voice Leading 6. Harmony and Voice Leading Model Teaching 7. Teaching Aural Skills 8. Aural Skills Model Teaching
Syllabus
Public CV