Introduction to Music Education (260-0-1)

Instructors

Jen Blackwell
847/467-1682
RCMA 4-141
Office Hours: by appointment

Meeting Info

RCMA 1-164: Tues, Thurs 12:30PM - 1:50PM

Overview of class

This course is designed as an introduction to the field of music education. It will provide you with an

overview of the multifaceted nature of K-12 music teaching and learning and serve as a foundation

for the construction of your own beliefs and practices as a teacher. We will observe music classrooms

as well as read about and discuss a variety of current issues and exciting movements in music

education.

Learning Objectives

· Identify and describe various aspects of effective teaching and learning processes (e.g.,

pacing, feedback, question skills, classroom management, learning theory, sequencing,

assessment, curriculum design) in music contexts, both in theoretical and live teaching

contexts.

· Describe and critically evaluate models of music education (e.g., Orff, Dalcroze, Kodaly,

Suzuki, Music as a Second Language, rehearsals, applied teaching, non-performance classes)

in a variety of music contexts

· Critically evaluate issues of access in music education as they relate to diversity, equity, and

inclusion (e.g., race and ethnicity, class, special education, LGBTQ and gender identities, etc.).

· Discuss the relevance of a philosophy of music education and articulate a current personal

philosophy of music education.

Teaching Method

Lecture, discussion

Evaluation Method

Writing assignments and teaching episodes