MUS 171Foundations of Music Education

Catalog

This course is a survey of the music education profession in the United States. It includes an overview of professional qualifications and responsibilities, history of music education in the United States and its influences, philosophical and theoretical positions in music education, an introduction to developmental and psychological concepts of learning and cognition in the context of the music classroom, the importance of music in schools. Includes fundamentals of music education curriculum, state and national standards, standards-based lesson planning, and assessment. Includes development of essential professional skills such as writing, communication, and using appropriate technology. Some field experiences included. BME students must earn a grade of C or better.