MUSA 174 Pre-Professional Experience I

Previously MUSC 197. This course will serve as an orientation to the role of the music teacher in the school and community. It will aim to provide an introduction to music teaching for general music teachers and music specialists. It equips students with musical skills and a range of learning experiences and teaching strategies for use in the classroom. Students will be introduced to both theoretical and practical aspects of music and to music curriculum practices and procedures. On-site school visits at elementary, middle, and high school levels form the basis for discussion and exploration of all facets of the music education profession.

Credits

2

Hours Weekly

3

Course Objectives

1. Understand a variety of methods of teaching music in the school situation.
2. Provide an awareness of the role that music plays in the curricular and community life of a school.
3. Directly and practically engage in music making.
4. Display relevant personal and professional skills.
5. Plan and implement teaching strategies and worthwhile learning experiences appropriate to music education through a range of performing, composing, and listening activities.
6. Reflect critically on the value of music as a way of knowing and understanding and to be managers of children’s cultural lives through music making and reflection.

Course Objectives

1. Understand a variety of methods of teaching music in the school situation.
2. Provide an awareness of the role that music plays in the curricular and community life of a school.
3. Directly and practically engage in music making.
4. Display relevant personal and professional skills.
5. Plan and implement teaching strategies and worthwhile learning experiences appropriate to music education through a range of performing, composing, and listening activities.
6. Reflect critically on the value of music as a way of knowing and understanding and to be managers of children’s cultural lives through music making and reflection.