Teaching General Music II (362-0-1)

Instructors

Ludger Clayton Dahm

Meeting Info

RCMA Lower Level 121: Mon, Wed 12:30PM - 1:50PM

Overview of class

The purpose of this course is to provide an opportunity to engage in a variety of music education practices, including advanced Orff ensemble, popular music pedagogy, and contemporary educational practices. This course focuses on sociocultural and constructivist principles that emphasize student success through student centered, culturally relevant approaches to music.

Registration Requirements

Concurrent enrollment in an accompanying practicum (off-campus teaching experiences)

Learning Objectives

This course is designed to enable you to:
• Teach music to students in general music contexts
• Be fluent in the teaching and learning of popular music
• Think critically about pedagogies and approaches, planning, curriculum, assessment, and the sequencing of skills in teaching music

Teaching Method

Lecture, discussion, and practical teaching experience.

Evaluation Method

Marked progress on course assignments and practicum.

Class Materials (Required)

McAnally, Elizabeth (2016). Middle School General Music: The Best Part of Your Day. Rowman & Littlefield. ISBN: 978-1-4758-1486-6, $35

Holley, Steve (2019). Coaching a popular music ensemble: Blending formal, non-formal, and informal approaches in the rehearsal. McLemore Ave Music. ISBN: 978-1733970709, $20

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Prereq: Course is restircted to Juniors and above.