Teaching Instrumental Music II (365-0-1)

Instructors

Steven Morrison

Meeting Info

RCMA 1-176: Tues, Thurs 9:30AM - 10:50AM

Overview of class

Music exploration, goal-setting and planning, repertoire selection, teaching strategies, program

administration

Registration Requirements

Required co-registration with MUSIC_ED 314 Practicum; completion of CONDUCT 326 or equivalent

Learning Objectives

· Practice teaching techniques applicable to the ensemble setting;

· Prepare instrumental scores for instructional contexts;

· Review and evaluate literature appropriate for use in a variety of learning ensembles;

· Investigate organizational and support structures of instrumental music programs;

· Construct assessment strategies appropriate for instrumental performance students

congruent with prevailing curricular standards;

· Develop an identity as an instrumental music educator through teacher-student interactions

with learning ensembles and collegial interactions with practicing music teachers.

Teaching Method

Group instruction, off-campus practicum teaching

Evaluation Method

Assignments, projects, planning and teaching evaluations, class activity, preparation and participation

Class Materials (Required)

Materials provided in class

Class Notes

Course requirements include a minimum of 6 off-campus teaching practices at assigned partner school sites. Visits will occur outside class time and during the school day - students should plan for available schedule time

Enrollment Requirements

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