Introduction to Music Education

Catalog description

Introduction to Music Education provides students with an orientation to PreK-12 music teaching and learning. Students are introduced to philosophical premises and theories that underlie music education, an overview of the history of music education, and experience current trends and approaches to music education practiced in the United States. This course will also provide students with a broad understanding of the history, philosophy, and organization of educational institutions, with particular focus on middle-level educational institutions, and their impact on music education. Includes observing in the schools and hands-on participation in methodologies.