Graduate Catalog 2018-2019

MUED 7100 Advanced Study in Music Education

This course is designed to give certified and experienced music teachers additional study in the area of music education and give them the opportunity to improve their knowledge of instructional methods, and the opportunity to learn from the experiences of their colleagues, administrators, and community members. Current trends in music education research will be discussed and explored. Each candidate will make presentations based on their personal experience in their areas of interest and expertise.

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. Construct and defend a comprehensive personal music education philosophy, grounded in accepted practice and current research. 
  2. A comprehensive listing of competencies for students at the conclusion of the music education program in his or her unique setting. 
  3. A ‘wish list’ of competencies for the student entering the music education program in his or her unique setting. 
  4. An overview of benchmarks for each grade level taught, based on national, state and local standards for music education. 
  5. Assessment strategies to determine if those benchmarks have been met.