Course overview
Teaching observation, co-teaching and two major teaching projects with defined aims and duration will be undertaken within teaching programs approved by the Program Convenor. Each project will comprise a written curriculum, teaching implementation, written diagnosis and evaluation. Assessment tools for teaching practice will include video recordings as well as live scenarios. These activities will be monitored during seminar sessions. This course provides more formal opportunities for supervised practical application of techniques and skills investigated earlier in the degree.
Course learning outcomes
- Link theoretical understanding of general educational principles to the practice of beginning, elementary and intermediate level instrumental/vocal music teaching
- Link theoretical understanding of child development and educational psychology to the practice of beginning, elementary and intermediate level instrumental/vocal music teaching.
- The course seeks to link theoretical understanding of basic Dalcroze, Kodaly and Orff principles to the practice of beginning, elementary and intermediate level instrumental/vocal music teaching
- Students will develop an awareness of professional standards in lesson planning and setting a Curriculum
- Students will develop their ability to self evaluate their teaching methods and to assess possible areas of improvement in their teaching practice