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The specialisation is designed for students who wish to teach instruments in music in individual or group settings, and direct large scale school music ensembles. Within the instrumental component, instrumental teaching pedagogies are examined, including metacognition and modelling as teaching constructs, along with the role of repertoire selection, student motivation, and administrative and legal responsibilities. The ensembles component explores rationales for ensemble programs while developing basic conducting skills, repertoire knowledge, aural awareness and director/student relationships. The ensemble component is delivered in a practical, ensemble-based setting. Note: Instrumental music is available as a minor specialisation only and is available to Music Education Years 7 - 12 specialisation students only.
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It is desirable that all applicants have some experience either singing or playing an instrument, and have, at minimum, basic music reading skills. Units in an undergraduate course would be beneficial. This is a specialisation for those wishing to teach individual students (i.e. not in a class or group setting).
On Campus at Mount Lawley
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| MUE4205 | Instrumental Music Pedagogy | 10 |
| MUE4305 | Ensemble Direction Pedagogy | 10 |
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.
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