EDUC3080

Extended Studies in Music 1

Faculty of Education and Arts School of Education

10 Units 3000 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 5 Music in secondary schools. Students will explore lesson planning and programming for Stage 5 Music curriculum; and a range of strategies, technologies and resources for teaching and assessing Music at the secondary school level. Students will explore course, programming and assessment requirements of the NSW School Certificate for Music. Attention will be given to strategies for teaching and assessing practices of performance, improvisation, listening and composition components of the Music curriculum. Students will also explore current issues, trends, and practices in Music pedagogy.

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 5 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 5 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

Assumed Knowledge

EDUC2022 & EDUC2080

Modes of Delivery

Internal Mode

Teaching Methods

Lecture
Integrated Learning
Seminar

Assessment Items

Projects	4,000 words or equivalent in planning, programming, assessment, and resource building tasks linked to the requirements of the NSW Stage 5 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