Elementary School
Methods and Materials
MUSIC 441
Fall, 2008
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COURSE
DESCRIPTION:
Study
of music appropriate for early childhood through primary and upper elementary
school levels. Emphasis given to the behaviors of singing, playing , moving,
listening, reading, and creating. Prerequisites: Music major status with MUSC
145 completed or non-music major by special permission of the instructor. 3
credits.
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TEXT AND
MATERIALS:
Campbell, Patricia
Shehan and Scott-Kassner, Carol.
Music in Childhood: From Preschool through the elementary Grades, 3rd edition.
Belmont, CA: Wadsworth Group/Thomson Learning, 2006. Available in
the bookstore.
Elementary Music Series Books . Multiple grade levels will be used and the books will be provided for use during the course.
Recorders. Available in the bookstore. Resources available in the library
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COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Upon completion
of the course students will be able to
1.
formulate plans and procedures necessary for teaching music in the elementary
grades.
2. present and assess model lessons.
3. value the contributions of the individual
to the music experience.
4. identify specific student/teacher
behaviors.
5. cite trends in Music Education through
readings in professional journals.
6. be competent in the playing of classroom instruments, Orff
instruments, and the recorder for use in the elementary music classroom.
7. play piano accompanyments for children's songs.
8. use materials and book series suitable for the elementary
schools.
9. plan for active involvement of the special learner in meaningful
music experiences that will develop music concepts and skills appropriate to
individual functioning levels.
10. be able to defend and advocate for general music as part of the elementary
school curriculum.
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CLASS
SCHEDULE:
Tuesday,
Thursday- 9:30-10:45 p.m. - Wygal, room #106
Color coding: reading assignment, research/seminar, performance assignment, released time, written work is due
Aug. 26 Course
Requirements and Class Schedule
In-class
projects and presentations
Field
experiences
Research and in-class discussions
Singing and Instruments
Aug. 28 Music
as an Integral Part of Learning
Theory
of Multiple Intelligence -- Do the Quiz (see links)
Classroom
textbooks
Chapter
14 . Music in an Integrated Curriculum. pp. 345-370.
Review Questions - all/all
Critical Thinking - #1 -
#2 -
#3 or #4 -
Sept. 2 Teaching
Rote Songs
Recorders
and Orff Instruments (ongoing throughout the semester)
Chapter 4. The Singing Child. pp. 66-100.
Review - all/all
Critical thinking - #1 -
#2 -
Projects - #1 - ; #2 no one
Chapter
5. Pitch and the Child. pp. 101-118.
Review Questions - all/all
Critical Thinking - all/all
Projects - #1 -
Sept. 4 Research/Seminar
-" Music as important part of the total learning of children"
Guest Resource Person -
Chapter
1. The Multiple Meanings of Music for Children. pp. 1-14.
Consider all Review Questions, Critical Thinking issues and Projects
in preparation for the seminar.
Two articles from professional journals on this subject.
Sept. 9 Rote
Songs:
SOL's
in Music
Objectives
VS. Procedures
Chapter 5. Pitch -" the boxes" (1-4)
Ages 5-8, Playing -
Ages 5-8, Creating -
Ages 9-12, Singing -
Ages 9-12, Creating -
Chapter
2. From Theory to Practice in Teaching Music to Children. pp.
15-43.
Review - #3 and #6 - all
Critical Thinking - #1 -
#2 -
Projects - #1 -
#5 -
Recorders
and Orff Instruments - skills
Research/Seminar
(Music as important part of the total learning of children) paper is due
Sept. 11 Rote
Songs:
SOL's
in Music
National Standards in Music (MENC)
Objectives
VS. Procedures
R
& OI - skills
Advocacy Paragraph - 25-50 words - summary of "Music in the Curricular Core," pp. 6-7
Sept. 16 Planning
Lessons
Chapter
3. Methods of Teaching Music to Children. pp. 44-65.
Review - all/all
Critical Thinking - #2 - all
Projects - #2 -
#4 -
R
& OI - skills
Preliminary Report from each Service Project.
Sept. 18 Planning
Lessons
Teaching
Musicianship
Classroom
Management Issues
Advocacy Paragraph - Final draft is due.
Begin
Field Experiences on September 19 or 22
Sept. 23 Teaching
Musicianship:
Draw
lots for Peer Teaching I.
Chapter 11. Motivation and Management. pp. 272-299.
Review - all/all
Critical Thinking - #1 - all (in writing)
R
& OI - composing for children
Sept. 25 Teaching
Musicianship:
R
& OI - composing for children
Chapter 7. Rhythm and the Child. pp. 155-189.
Review - all/all
Critical Thinking - #1 - all
Sept. 30 Released Time - No Class
Time to work on projects - Classroom will be available
Oct. 2 Research/Seminar - Special Learners in the Music Classroom
Guest Resource Person - Dr. Tarpley
Chapter 16. Music for Exceptional Children. pp. 395-420
Consider all Review Questions, Critical Thinking issues and Projects
in preparation for the seminar.
Two articles from professional journals on this topic.
Oct. 7 Deadline for Piano Competency I
Peer
Teaching I:
Draw
lots for Peer Teaching II
Chapter 9. The Listening Child. pp. 222-247.
Review - all/all
Critical Thinking - #2 - all - Tracy will lead the discussion
Projects - #3 -
or #4 -A
Research/Seminar (Special Learners in the Music Classroom) paper is due
Oct. 9 Peer
Teaching I:
Chapter 6. The Moving Child. pp. 119-154.
Review - all/all
Projects - #3 - K - / 6 -
#4 -
R
& OI
Oct. 14 Fall Break
Oct. 16
Peer Teaching II:
Chapter 8. The Playing Child. pp. 190-221.
Review - all/all
Project #1 - all (in writing)
Oct. 21 Peer
Teaching II:
Choose
topic for final Research/Seminar
Oct. 23 Research/Seminar
- Legal Issues in Music Education
Guest
Resource Person -
Two
articles from professional journals on this subject
Oct. 28 Deadline for Piano Competency II
Peer
Teaching II:
Research/Seminar
(Legal Issues in Music Education) paper is due
Chapter 10. The Creating Child. pp. 248-269.
Review - all/all
Project #3 - all (in pairs, 1 example for each pair)
Oct. 30 Peer Teaching II:
Chapters 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, continued
Nov. 4 Released Time - Field Experience --
Nov. 6 Released Time - Field Experience
Nov. 11
Seminar - Field Experience
Guest
Resource Persons - Ms. Fuller and Ms. Kidd
Nov. 13 TBA - Catch up on chapters 6-10
Nov. 18 Deadline for Piano Competency III
Chapter 12. Curriculum Design. pp. 300-326.
Review - all/all
Critical Thinking - #3 and #4 - all
Chapter 15. Music, Multiculturalism, and Children. pp. 371-394.
Review - all/all
Projects - #2 - each person, individually (Plan ahead on this one.)
Nov. 20 Released Time - VMEA
Nov. 25 Research/Seminar - Topic, TBA
Nov. 27 Thanksgiving break
Dec. 2 Video Conference with Roy Clark Elementary School, Tulsa, OK
Research/Seminar
paper is due
Dec. 4 Chapter 13. Assessment and Evaluation. pp. 327-344.
Review - all/all
Critical Thinking - #1 and #3 - all (in groups of 2 or 3)
Chapter 17. Technology for Music instruction. pp. 421-434.
Review - all/all
Project #4 - all (individually)
Notebooks
are Due
One of these classes will be a video conference with the Roy Clark Elementary School in Tulsa, to include a performance by the children's Orff ensemble and time for questions and answers.
FINAL
EXAM: Friday, December 12, 2007, 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Five
minute presentation to the School Board - place TBA
Refer to the final question in the "Project" section of most chapters.
Superintendent
of Schools for the day - Dr.
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COURSE
REQUIREMENTS:
Class
participation
- Helpful
support of peers
- Active
preparation and participation in seminars
- Appropriate Participation in class discussions
- Recorder playing
Chapter Projects and Written Assignments
- Group presentations
- Creative and analytical projects
Presentations - teaching practice
- Teaching rote song
-
Teaching musicianship
- Peer teaching of 2 15-minute lessons
Field Experiences
- Observations
- Participation
- Presentation of
a full lesson
Research and papers
- Preparation for class seminars
- Written papers on seminars
- Annotated bibliography of multicultural materials
Notebook
- Chapter notes - class discussions
- Seminar
summaries
- Lesson Plans
- Review of
Field Experience
- Review of
Teaching Materials
- Collection
of previously submitted work
Piano Competency - 3 performances
Review Teaching Materials
Final
exam - Friday, December 12, 2007, 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
- Presentation to the School Board
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GRADES:
Class
Participation 10%
Chapter Projects and Written Assignments 10%
Teaching Musicianship 5%
Peer Teaching (2) 26%
Field Experience 22%
Papers: Seminars and Multiculturalism 10%
Notebook 5%
Piano Competency 6%
Final Exam 6%
91-100% = A 81-90 = B 71-80 = C 65-70 = D
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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 along with appropriate preparation and cooperation are expected. Any absence after two will be taken at a cost of 5 points against the total grade of 100 points.
- 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.
- Commitment to the
field experience should be considered a professional responsibility. Absences
should be RARE, but, if absolutely necessary, should be handled professionally.
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BIBLIOGRAPHY:
Adamek, Mary. Music in Special Education. Silver Spring, MD: The American Music Therapy Association, Inc, 2005
Bemberger, J. and H. Brofsky. The Art of Listening: Developing Musical Perception. 5th ed. New York: Harper and Row, 1988.
Bernstein, L. The Joy of Music. New York: New American Library, 1967.
Burnsed, C. Vernon. The Classroom Teacher's Guide to Music Education. Springfield, IL: Charles C. Thomas, 1993.
Cornett, Claudia E. Creating Meaning Through Literature and the Arts , 3rd edition. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Merrill Prentice Hall, 2006.
Dallin, Leon and Lynn. Heritage Songster. Dubuque, IA: Wm C. Brown Publishers, 1980.
Newman, Grant. Teaching Children Music, 4th edition. Dubuque, IA: Wm C. Brown Publishers. 1994.
Phillips, Kenneth H. Teaching Kids to Sing. New York: Schirmer, 1996.
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