MUED 6100 Music Education Methods I

This course provides students the opportunity to study the principles and methods of teaching music in early childhood and middle grades classrooms through the development of musical skills and the learning of proven methods of teaching to teach and direct a class in musical activities. Directed field-based experience is required. Teaching of laboratory classes required.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Graduate Standing in Music Education.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon the completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate the following outcome-based learning skills:

1. Analyze and select age appropriate teaching materials for use in the elementary/middle grades music classroom. 
2. Plan and implement music lessons using state and national standards.
3. Review and evaluate lesson presentations to identify strengths and weaknesses in planning and implementation.
4. Develop a budget for use in equipping the general music classroom.
5. Utilize professional publications in identifying teaching trends and issues in the general music classroom.
6. Compare and contrast proven teaching methods in general music [Orff, Kodaly, Dalcroze, et al].
7. Assess lessons taught by peers and colleagues and provide feedback regarding strengths and needed improvements.