Foundations of Elementary Music Education

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This course will examine the history and general principles of aesthetic education, the position of elementary music education in the historical and contemporary frameworks of universal public education, administrative operation of schools and music education programs, elementary music curriculum design and implementation, the management of music material, human relations aspects of teaching music, and aspects of the music educator’s professional development. Elementary Music Practicum requirement: All students in this course participate in field-based teaching experiences in the schools. Prerequisite: Accepted in Professional Education program.