Secondary Methods, Materials and Instructional Techniques.

Catalog description

Semester course; 2 lecture and 2 laboratory hours. 3 credits. Prerequisites: APPM 381 , MUED 381 , or by permission of the instructor. Corequisite: MUED 386 . Enrollment is restricted to music education majors. The focus of this course is the development of the varied skills required to successfully plan, teach and select materials to nurture the individual growth of each student within the secondary music ensemble. Emphasis will be placed on understanding, evaluating and selecting curricular resources; methodologies for teaching state and national standards in music; inclusive teaching practices; effective rehearsal strategies; and literature developmentally appropriate for the musical growth of students. A minimum 30-hour practicum placement in a high school is a fundamental aspect of this course.