EDUC2080

Specialist Studies in Music 1

10 Units 2000 Level Course

Available in 2014

Callaghan Campus Semester 2

Previously offered in 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2005, 2004

This course explores the principles and practices of teaching and learning Stage 4 Music in secondary schools. Students will consider the role and value of music in contemporary society and the broader school curriculum. Students will explore lesson planning and programming for Stage 4 Music curriculum; and a range of strategies, technologies and resources for teaching and assessing Music at the secondary school level.

Objectives Upon completion of this course, students will have the capacity to:

1. Articulate the role and value of Music education in contemporary society and the broader school curriculum.
2. Develop lesson plans, programs and assessment tasks for Stage 4 Music curriculum.
3. Use a range of strategies, technologies and resources for teaching and assessing Music at the secondary school level.
Content * The principles and practices of teaching and learning Music in secondary schools.
* The role and value of Music education in contemporary society and the broader school curriculum.
* Lesson planning and programming for the Stage 4 Music curriculum.
* Strategies, technologies and resources for teaching and assessing Music at the secondary school level.
Replacing Course(s) N/A
Transition N/A
Industrial Experience 0
Assumed Knowledge EDUC2101
Modes of Delivery Internal Mode
Teaching Methods Lecture
Integrated Learning
Seminar
Assessment Items
Essays / Written Assignments Minor Assignment = 40%: 1,500 words or equivalent; Consisting of an essay on pedagogical or curriculum issues related to Music education.
Projects Major Assignment = 60%: 2,500 words or equivalent; Consisting of planning, programming, assessment, and resource building tasks linked to the requirements of the NSW Stage 4 Music Curriculum. This assignment will consist of multiple parts to the value indicated above.
Contact Hours Integrated Learning: for 6 hour(s) per Term for Full Term
Lecture: for 1 hour(s) per Week for 8 weeks
Tutorial: for 2 hour(s) per Week for 8 weeks
Timetables 2014 Course Timetables for EDUC2080