Introduction to Music Education

MUSIC 145
Spring, 2012
 
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Instructor: Dr. Patricia Lust                          Office Hours: T 8:30-10:00 a.m.
Office Telephone: 395-2049                                             W 10:00-11:30 a.m.
Office: Wygal 219                                                          or by appointment
           
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COURSE
DESCRIPTION

TEXT AND
MATERIALS

COURSE
OBJECTIVES

CLASS SCHEDULE

COURSE
REQUIREMENTS

GRADES

ATTENDANCE
POLICY

BIBLIOGRAPHY
 

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COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Survey of the role of music in the education of children, including historical, sociological and philosophical aspects. Consideration of the relationship between assessment and instruction.
 
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TEXT AND MATERIALS:

Campbell, Patricia Shehan. Musician & Teacher: An Orientation to Music Education. New York: W.W. Norton and Company, 2008. (Available in the Longwood Bookstore)
 

 
COURSE OBJECTIVES:

Upon completion of the course each student will be able to

 1.  Define the role music education in American education.
 2.  Articulate the purpose and value of music in today's school curricula.

 3.  Identify ideals and techniques that demonstrate that music learning is taking place.

 4.  Understand the importance of research and assessment data in making decisions.
 5.  Acknowledge the realities and demands of music teaching.
 6.  Begin establishing a personal philosophy of music education.

 
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CLASS SCHEDULE:
 Wednesdays, 9:00-9:50 a.m.. - Wygal, room #106

Assignments are to be completed prior to the class meeting listed below.
 
Color coding:  reading assignment,   performance assignment,   written work is due,

Jan. 18


Orientation
Discussion of Praxis I and VCLA and other professional requirements

Jan. 25




Various ways of thinking and learning: Learning Styles and Multiple Intelligence
Campbell - Chapter 11 - Diverse Learners and Learning Styles, pp. 214-234

Leadership Project
Multiple Intelligence Quiz - See Links Page
 

Feb. 1

 

 The Musician / Teacher
Campbell - Chapter 1 - A Musician's Life in Teaching, pp. 1-15.

Campbell - Chapter 16 - A Teacher's Life in Music, pp. 299-312.  
 Multiple Intelligence Lesson

Research Projects - discussion   

Feb. 8




Quiz I - on Chapters 11, 1 and 16 + Leadership and Multiple Intelligence
Historical Perspectives on Music Education
Campbell - Chapter 2 - Great MInds on Music in Education, pp. 16-39                     
Research Projects - select group members  

Feb. 15




Pedagogical and Philosophical Perspectives on Music Education
Campbell - Chapter 6 - Theories of Musical Thinking and Doing, pp. 104-124

Essay: Why I want to teach music.
Research Projects - select topics
  

Feb. 22



The Elementary Curriculum
 Campbell - Chapter 7 - Teaching Music to Children, pp. 125-144
 Research Projects - Bibliography is due.

Feb. 29





Quiz II - on Chapters 2, 6 and 7  
Arrangement of "Starlight" for elem. (solo or pair)
The Secondary Curriculum - Read chapter for your track and look over the other.
 Campbell - Chapter 8 - The Choral Classroom, pp. 145-164
 Campbell - Chapter 9 - School Bands, Orchestras and Jazz Ensembles, pp. 165-186

Mar. 7





The Broader Picture
 Campbell - Chapter 10 - All the Rest of the Music, pp. 187-213
"MENC Code of Ethics"  (MENC web site)
3 Interview Questions
Mini Essay: 150-200 words - describe ideal HS situation (pairs)
Research Project - Revised bibliography is due

Mar. 14

  --  SPRING BREAK --

Mar. 21





Quiz III - on Chapters 8, 9 and 10
Influences and Expectations
Campbell - Chapter 4 - Systems and Standards of Music Education, pp. 60-85
    choose 2 countries from this chapter and jot down the important points
Campbell - Chapter 5 - Music in "your Local," pp. 86-103  

Research Projects - outline of division of responsibilities  

Mar. 28





Operational Concerns in Music Education
Campbell - Chapter 12 - Classroom Management and Motivation, pp. 235-252
                       Campbell - Chapter 13 - Assessment, pp. 253-265

Discuss final-exam interview
Research Project - Program abstract is due.

Apr. 4


Quiz IV - on Chapters 4, 5 and 12
Campbell - Chapter 15 - Out in the Field: Look-Listen-Learn, pp. 276-298
  

Apr. 11

Research Projects - Group Presentations   

Apr. 18

Research Projects - Group Presentations   

Apr. 25




Campbell - Chapter 14 - Technology, pp. 266-275
 Essay II : "My Philosophy
of Music Education"
Last minute questions about the final-exam interview
 Big Quiz ?

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FINAL EXAM:  TBA
                     Interview with the Music Education Faculty

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COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

Quizzes - 25 points
Homework assignments - 10 points
        Leadership Project
        Multiple Intelligence presentation
        Bibliography
        Arrangement of "Starlight"
        Mini Essay: Ideal HS situation

Essays: - 2 papers - 12 points
         "Why I Want to Teach Music" (6)
         "My Philosophy of Music Education" (6)
Daily participation - 39 points
Research Project & Group Presentation - 6 points
Music Education Interview- 8 points


 
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GRADES:

 A  95-100,      B  85-94,       C  75-84,        D  65-74,       F  below 65
 
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ATTENDANCE POLICY:

 Progress in this class will depend on regular study of information learned in class as well as through outside preparation.  Regular attendance is expected.  Any student's absence from class or lack of appropriate effort may become a burden to other students.  Attendance and appropriate cooperation are expected.

Special Consideration: Since this class is a preparation for the teaching profession, we will adopt a policy similar to that of a public school. As a teacher you will have a fixed number of sick and/or personal days after which any absence will result in a loss of pay. In this class you may miss one class meeting without grade penalty. Each absence after that will result in a 5-point penalty in your grade.

Absence from more than 25% of classes (4.5 in this class) will result automatically in a grade of F.  See college catalog for complete policy.

Work is due at specified times.  Late work will not be accepted.
 
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BIBLIOGRAPHY:
 

Campbell, Patricia Shehan and Carol Scott-Kassner. Music in Childhood. New York: Schirmer Books,1995.

Hoffer, C. Introduction to Music Education, Belmont, CA: Wadsworth Publishing Co., 1983.

Music Educators Journal, professional journal of the Music Educators National Conference.

MENC Web Page. http://www.menc.org/

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