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Curriculum Development in Music Education (422-0-1)

Instructors

Ludger Clayton Dahm

Meeting Info

RCMA Lower Level 115: Tues, Thurs 12:30PM - 1:50PM

Overview of class

The purpose of this course is to examine curricular issues in contemporary music education and to engage in the process of curriculum development. We will consider past, present, and future trends in curriculum; reform efforts in general education and music education; and critical component areas of learning goals, sequence, and assessment.

Registration Requirements

Graduate student or upper-level standing undergraduates.

Learning Objectives

This course is designed to enable you to:
• Develop an awareness of current issues in music education curriculum development
• Develop an awareness of current reform issues and practices in general education
• Develop a reflective and critical perspective about curricula that informs curricular development and change
• Practice writing curricular materials

Teaching Method

Readings, Discussion, Curriculum Development, Research

Evaluation Method

Marked progress on course objectives and a final project.

Class Materials (Suggested)

Dewey, J. (2011). The School and Society, and The Child and the Curriculum. ($15 paperback) Both works are freely available online as they are in the public domain.