MUED 2500 Explorations in Music Educations

This exploratory course in music education will provide historical, philosophical, and practical foundations for the teaching of music. Initial field and classroom experiences with the methods, tools, language, and literature of the profession will be undertaken in an effort to help the student explore and confirm his or her decision to enter the field.

Credits

2

Typically Offered

Demorest Campus: odd spring day

Student Learning Outcomes

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

1. The ability to complete required observations and interviews with music educators/administrators and provide written and oral analyses of each.
2. Awareness and understanding of the National Standards for Music Education as well as historical perspectives and current issues through written reports, class presentations, reflective essays, and portfolio components.
3. The ability to establish a written philosophy of music education to be retained for refinement throughout the music education program.
4. The development of the foundations of good teaching habits, including completing assigned work competently and on time, attending class regularly, and preparing for teaching exercises and discussions.
5. Participation in activities of the department's collegiate chapter of the MENC: The National Association for Music Education.
6. An understanding of the qualities of critical thinking needed for reflective teaching.
7. The understanding of the necessary professional materials to build a teaching portfolio.
8. A knowledge of the sequential steps involved in lesson planning.