The Art of Teaching Elementary Music Kodaly

Catalog description

This course is designed to prepare students for teaching general music through the integration of multicultural content and practices related to the learner in an elementary school environment. Emphasis is on leading the young learner to understand musical concepts through a variety of behaviors (singing, playing instruments, moving, reading and writing, creating and listening). Also included are issues related to musical literacy development for young students. The course includes a field experience component (observation and teaching) that is intended to allow participants to apply theoretical principles in a practical setting. Offered in spring. Prereq: MUSI 212 or permission of instructor. Additionally, updated clearances (Act 34/Act 151/ FBI Clearance and TB test results) must be valid for the entire semester. Admission to APS is required. Follow the submission procedure and deadlines outlined by Field Services or you will be dropped from the class. (https://www.millersville.edu/fieldservices/clearances.php)