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  2. Piano Pedagogy (Even Years) [MUS1526]

School: Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Piano Pedagogy (Even Years)

  • Unit Code

    MUS1526

  • Year

    2016

  • Enrolment Period

    1

  • Version

    1

  • Credit Points

    15

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

This unit provides students with an introduction to piano pedagogy. Through theory and practical application, students acquire the necessary skills to implement their own piano teaching studio.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Apply best practice skills in a real-life teaching situation.
  2. Cite and evaluate a range of teaching resources and repertoire.
  3. Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the piano pedagogy literature.
  4. Understand the mechanics of setting up a private teaching studio.

Unit Content

  1. Psychology of teaching and learning.
  2. Schools of piano playing and their pedagogies.
  3. Secondary literature including multimedia.
  4. Teaching beginners.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures, Workshops, Practical Demonstrations.

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.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
PortfolioPortfolio50%
Tutorial PresentationTeaching Demonstration50%

Text References

  • Baker-Jordan, M. (2004). Practical piano pedagogy: The definitive text for piano teachers and pedagogy students. Miami, FLA; Warner Bros.
  • Beckman, G.D,, & MENC the National Association for Music Education (U.S.). (2011). Disciplining the arts: Teaching entrepreneurship in context. Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield Education.
  • Bloss, J.M. (from old catalogue). (1920). Practical piano pedagogy. Atlantic City, NJ: The B and B Music Co.
  • Comeau, G., & Jardaneh, N. (2009). Piano pedagogy: A research and information guide. Routledge music bibliographies. NY: Routledge.
  • Zammit, C.E. (1989). Sound methods in piano pedagogy. Thesis (PhD). Pacific Western University.
  • LaMar, R. (1968). College piano pedagogy. Freeman, SD: Pine Hill Press.
  • Macklin, C.B. (1925). Elementary piano pedagogy: A guide book for the young piano teacher. PA: Theo Presser Co.
  • Potamkin, F.J. (1936). Modern piano pedagogy, its scope. PA: Elkan-Vogel Co.
  • Jacobson, J.M., & Lancaster, E.L. (2006). Professional piano teaching: A comprehensive piano pedagogy textbook for teaching elementary level students. LA: Alfred Publishing Co.

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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School: Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Piano Pedagogy (Even Years)

  • Unit Code

    MUS1526

  • Year

    2016

  • Enrolment Period

    2

  • Version

    1

  • Credit Points

    15

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

This unit provides students with an introduction to piano pedagogy. Through theory and practical application, students acquire the necessary skills to implement their own piano teaching studio.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Apply best practice skills in a real-life teaching situation.
  2. Cite and evaluate a range of teaching resources and repertoire.
  3. Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the piano pedagogy literature.
  4. Understand the mechanics of setting up a private teaching studio.

Unit Content

  1. Psychology of teaching and learning.
  2. Schools of piano playing and their pedagogies.
  3. Secondary literature including multimedia.
  4. Teaching beginners.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures, Workshops, Practical Demonstrations.

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.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
PortfolioPortfolio50%
Tutorial PresentationTeaching Demonstration50%

Text References

  • Baker-Jordan, M. (2004). Practical piano pedagogy: The definitive text for piano teachers and pedagogy students. Miami, FLA; Warner Bros.
  • Beckman, G.D,, & MENC the National Association for Music Education (U.S.). (2011). Disciplining the arts: Teaching entrepreneurship in context. Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield Education.
  • Bloss, J.M. (from old catalogue). (1920). Practical piano pedagogy. Atlantic City, NJ: The B and B Music Co.
  • Comeau, G., & Jardaneh, N. (2009). Piano pedagogy: A research and information guide. Routledge music bibliographies. NY: Routledge.
  • Zammit, C.E. (1989). Sound methods in piano pedagogy. Thesis (PhD). Pacific Western University.
  • LaMar, R. (1968). College piano pedagogy. Freeman, SD: Pine Hill Press.
  • Macklin, C.B. (1925). Elementary piano pedagogy: A guide book for the young piano teacher. PA: Theo Presser Co.
  • Potamkin, F.J. (1936). Modern piano pedagogy, its scope. PA: Elkan-Vogel Co.
  • Jacobson, J.M., & Lancaster, E.L. (2006). Professional piano teaching: A comprehensive piano pedagogy textbook for teaching elementary level students. LA: Alfred Publishing Co.

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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