Handbook : Unit informationEdith Cowan University

Faculty of Education and Arts

School: Education

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• Unit Title

  Teaching Music 2

• Unit Code

  MUE4212

• Year

  2015

• Enrolment Period

  1

• Version

  1

• Credit Points

  10

• Full Year Unit

  N

• Mode of Delivery

  On Campus
  

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Description

In this unit students will continue their examination and evaluation of the Curriculum Framework, and the WA Department of Education's Student Outcome Statements as they apply to the Music Course of Study. Measurement and evaluation in music education will be examined, along with further development of practical and management skills relevant to the instrumental and classroom music teacher. Management and organisational skills pertaining to high school music programes will be examined.

Non Standard Timetable Requirements

Both on-campus and residency mode of delivery are available. Selected Pre-service Teachers may complete some aspects of the unit within the residency schools as part of the residency mode.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

1. Critically appraise current curriculum documents in music education.
2. Demonstrate skills in planning curriculum documents for secondary school.
3. Develop approaches to teaching practical music skills to students.
4. Develop teaching skills and music skills appropriate for secondary school music students.

Unit Content

1. Curriculum development in music education.
2. Evaluation techniques relevant to music in schools.
3. Management tasks relevant to secondary music courses.
4. Skills in rehearsing music ensembles.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures, Direct instruction, Demonstrations, Workshops, Technology and equipment used in making and reproducing music, Music scores, Instruments, Internet sources.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

Text References

• ^ Curriculum Council, Western Australia. (2006). Music Course of Study Perth
• ^ Curriculum Council, Western Australia. (1998). The Arts: Student Outcome Statements Perth
• ^ Curriculum Council, Western Australia, (1998). Curriculum Framework for Kindergarten to year 12 Education in Western Australia. Perth Note: The above will be supplemented by notes, scores, journal articles and relevant websites.
• Dorricott, I. & Allan, B. (1993). In Tune with Music, Book 3 Sydney: McGraw-Hill.
• Parncutt, R., & McPherson, G. (2002). The Science & Psychology of Music Performance - Creative Strategies for Teaching and Learning New York: Oxford University Press
• Nowak, J., & Nowak, H. (2002). Conducting the Music, not the Musicians New York: Prentice Hall
• Lowe, G. (2006). The Jazz/Rock resource Sydney: McGraw-Hill
• The above will be supplemented by notes, scores, journal articles and relevant websites.
• Swanwick, K. (1999). Teaching Music Musically London: Routledge
• Elliot, D. (1995). Music Matters New York: Oxford University Press
• Gardner, H. (1993) Multiple Intelligences New York: Basic Books
• Hargreaves, D. (1996). The Developmental Psychology of Music Cambridge: Cambridge University Press
• Hoffer, C. (2001). Teaching Music in Secondary Schools 5th edition New York: Schirmer / Thompson
• Labuta, J. (1993). Basic Conducting Techniques 3rd edition New York: Prentice Hall

Website References

• Australian Society for Music Education www.asme.edu.au Note: The above will be supplemented by notes, scores, journal articles and relevant websites.
• International Society for Music Education www.isme.org/
• Australian Music Centre www.amcoz.com.au
• Western Australian Music Industry www.wam.asn.au

^ Mandatory reference

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