EDUC 459 - Methods of Teaching Music

3 Credits
3 hours per week.

This course enables the pre-service teacher to study the methodologies and materials appropriate to the teaching of music in grades K-12. Emphasis is placed on providing the pre-service teacher with opportunities to observe teaching/learning environments; to study parallel readings; and to master techniques/understandings appropriate to the organization of materials and the generation of lesson plans. Specifically, this course is designed to assist the pre-service teacher: (1) in the use of effective verbal, nonverbal and media communications to foster active inquiry, collaboration, and supportive interactions in the classroom; and, (2) in the application of effective planning, management and instructional techniques that are based on knowledge of the content area, and on community and curriculum needs. This course serves two integrative functions as it proposes to teach the pre-service teacher: (1) to integrate the competencies and knowledge acquired in major, professional and pedagogical courses to create learning experiences that make the central concepts, tools of inquiry and structures of the content area meaningful for all students; and, (2) to create learning experiences that build on the experiential, cultural, racial, gender and socioeconomic diversity of students in order that they might achieve higher levels of learning. Knowledge and procedures required for the successful implementation of State and National Assessment outcomes for music are addressed. Requisite: Pre-service teachers enrolled in methods courses are required to participate in practicum experiences in the public schools.

Prerequisite(s) Completion of all professional education requirements, senior status, and admission to the Teacher Education Program.