Course overview
This course further develops understanding of key skills and principles underlying 21st century music education. Students will explore the importance of creative processes, including improvisation and composition, in music education. Students will learn how sequentially structured creative learning activities can be introduced in both studio instrumental and classroom teaching, for students of all ages and abilities. Students will engage in practical, creative musical activities in order to develop their understanding of creative processes as well as develop their own confidence in creative music making. Relevant research literature will be analysed and discussed to deepen understanding of the benefits of including creativity in music education, and to understand the historical background of this area. Educational psychological principles, particularly in regard to motivation and practising, will be further explored. The key educational methodologies widely used in the profession will be analysed, including Kodaly, Orff, Dalcroze, Suzuki and Yamaha. Students will learn about the key philosophies and aims of each methodology, as well as exploring lesson activities and plans linked to each method. Through this course students will strengthen their own creative abilities, diversify their skill set and further develop their folio of teaching materials.
Course learning outcomes
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the creative processes of improvisation and composition.
- Develop awareness of relevant research literature related to the role of improvisation and composition in music learning.
- Develop awareness of relevant instrumental/vocal teaching materials for various age groups.
- Participate in discussions about psychological principles and their application to music learning, particularly with regard to motivation and practising.
- Understand the possibilities for linking creativity in music with the other Arts subjects linked by the National Curriculum.
- Understand the historical background of the use of improvisation and composition in music education.
- Understand the key elements of the main music education methodologies.
Availability
Class details
Adelaide City Campus East
Class number 55744
Section SE01
Size 30
Available 30
Class number 54043
Section WS01
Size 30
Available 30
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