Pedagogy Research Seminar V

Postgraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
MUSI 6000
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Course ID
204397
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
12
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Course level
6
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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No
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Single course enrolment
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

This course seeks to ensure participants are cognisant of a select but representative variety of materials and approaches concerning child development and educational psychology as they relate to their instrumental or vocal teaching discipline. It also seeks to promote an awareness of the historical and social contexts within which they will operate as instrumental/vocal teachers. Participants will focus on these issues by undertaking a research project that will investigate questions relevant to the pedagogical approaches and contexts under discussion. The project will be written and presented according to normal scholarly conventions and standards and may involve fieldwork in teaching programs on and off campus.

Course learning outcomes

  • To develop student understanding of child development and related principles of educational psychology as they inform approaches to instrumental or vocal music teaching
  • To acquaint students with the broad principles of established generic music methodologies such as those developed by Kodaly, Dalcroze and Orff and their application in instrumental or vocal teaching situations
  • To introduce students to established principles of Music Education and the processes whereby they are harnessed for effective instrumental or vocal music teaching
  • To develop an awareness of the cultural and social contexts, business and professional issues, and career paths which bear upon the work of instrumental and vocal music teachers
  • To develop students' skills in applying normal scholarly conventions and standards associated with constructing and writing a small research project

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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