Course Description
Provides an introduction to the music education profession. It will examine practices and principles of music teaching and learning, historical foundations of American music education, and sociological, political, and curricular influences that have shaped its development. It will provide an opportunity for students to take a panoramic view of the profession and critically reflect upon issues of school music teaching and their role as music educators. Field experience in the schools will be required.
Athena Title
Intro to Music Education
Prerequisite
Permission of department
Semester Course Offered
Offered spring
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
The student will: • Examine the foundations of music education from its early American roots to the present. • Examine and discuss the impact of social, political, philosophical, and curricular influences on music education and music teaching in American public schools. • Identify and examine professional organizations and publications that provide support, research, and professional development for music educators. • Examine eclectic methods for teaching music education in the schools. • Write a personal philosophy of music education. • Participate in field experiences in a variety of music teaching settings, content areas, and school levels.
Topical Outline
• Understanding the Music Education Profession • Historical Developments of Music Education in the United States • Philosophical Foundations of Music Education • Sociopolitical Influences on School Music Teaching • Curricular Influences on Music Teaching and the School Music Program • Characteristics of the Effective Music Teacher • Planning for Music Instruction • Culturally Responsive Teaching • Assessing Music Learning
Syllabus
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