MUSC 4500 Applied Pedagogy

This course is designed to equip the student with the knowledge to teach beginning, intermediate, and advanced students through exposure to the traditional pedagogical techniques of the student's primary instrument. Emphasis will be placed on surveys of traditional methods and terminology, the operation of a professional studio, physiology, research, and new technological advances.

Registration Name

Applied Pedagogy

Lecture Hours

3

Lab Hours

0

Credits

3

Prerequisite

MUSC 2910

Offered

Demorest Campus: Spring and Summer even years

Student Learning Outcomes

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

1. An understanding of the nature of the instrument and how it relates to performing.
2. Observational skills necessary to be an effective teacher.
3. Knowledge of the pedagogy behind various aspects of the instrument.
4. An understanding of pedagogic technique through teaching lessons.