Introduction to Music Education

MUSIC 145
Spring, 2008
 
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Instructor: Dr. Patricia Lust                          Office Hours: T 8:30-10:00 a.m.
Office Telephone: 395-2049                                             F 10:00-11:00 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 students will be able to

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

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

 4.  Deal with the reality of music teaching early in their college life.
 5.  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. 16

Orientation
Discussion of Praxis I and VCLA and other professional requirements

Jan. 23


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

Jan. 31

 

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

 "Why Teach? Why Music? Why me?" 
(MENC web site)
 Multiple Intelligence Lesson

Research Projects - discussion   

Feb. 6

 

Preparing for the teaching profession
Campbell - Chapter 16 - A Teacher's Life in Music, pp. 299-312.                       
Essay: Why I want to teach music.
 "Music Education Facts and Figures"
 "Fast Facts from Arts Education in Public Elementary and Secondary Schools"  
Research Projects - select group members  

Feb. 13


Campbell - Chapter 2 - Great MInds on Music en Education, pp. 16-39
Campbell - Chapter 6 - Theories of Musical Thinking and Doing, pp. 104-124

Research Projects - select topics
  

Feb. 20


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

Feb. 27


 The Secondary Curriculum
 Campbell - Chapter 8 - The Choral Classroom, pp. 145-164
 Campbell - Chapter 9 - School Bands, Orchestras and Jazz Ensembles, pp. 165-186

Mar. 5

 Campbell - Chapter 10 - All the Rest of the Music, pp. 187-213
                       Campbell - Chapter 3 - Learning by Ear and by Eye. pp. 40-59

Mar. 12

  --  SPRING BREAK --

Mar. 19


Campbell - Chapter 4 - Systems and Standards of Music Education, pp. 60-85
Campbell - Chapter 5 - Music in "your Local," pp. 86-103  
"Role of Music in American Education"
 (MENC web site)
 "MENC Code of Ethics"
 (MENC web site)
Research Projects - progress report   

Mar. 26

Campbell - Chapter 12 - Classroom Management and Motivation, pp. 235-252
                       Campbell - Chapter 13 - Assessment, pp. 253-265

                      Discuss final-exam interview

Apr. 2

Campbell - Chapter 15 - Out in the Field: Look-Listen-Learn, pp. 276-298    
John Brewington, the Music Supervisor for Virginia Beach schools, will be speaking to the Instrumental Methods class on Wednesday, April 2 at 1:00 PM. He will talk about jobs, interviewing, curriculum, and other important topics.   Please plan to attend.  Class will not meet at 9:00 today.  

Apr. 9

Research Projects - Group Presentations   

Apr. 16

Research Projects - Group Presentations   

Apr. 23



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 and homework assignments - 30 points
Essays: - 2 papers - 15 points
         "Why I Want to Teach Music" (7)
         "My Philosophy of Music Education" (8)
Attendance and participation - 39 points
Group Presentation - 6 points
Music Education Interview- 10 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.

Absence from more than 25% of classes 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.

Any arrangements to miss a class must be made ahead of time.  (Voice mail messages left as class is beginning will not be considered ahead of time.)  Your instructor is willing to negotiate, but she is not tolerant of irresponsibility.
 
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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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