Course overview
An initial ungraded but required bibliographic study will be followed by seminars focusing on teaching techniques and materials for pupils of various ages and levels of musical development. Consideration will be given to the development of pupils' aural acuity, general musicianship, and learning in a variety of genres and modes (including group and laboratory situations, the technology environment, preparation for examinations, competitions and recitals). Technical, stylistic and interpretive matters covering a wide variety of styles will be considered. Development of a professional teaching Log/portfolio.
Course learning outcomes
- To develop students' understanding of age-related learning issues in connection with appropriate choices of suitable materials for beginning to advancing level pupils.
- To acquaint students with the principles and processes of instrumental/vocal teaching in both the one-to-one mode and the small group mode.
- To introduce students to the essential elements of general musicianship for beginning to advancing level pupils and the ways in which pupils can experience general musicianship through their particular instrumental/vocal specialty