MUS 3307 Methods & Materials for Teaching Music Pre-K - 8
An exploration of the current pedagogical practices with regard to PreK and elementary music education. Through the study of various musical philosophies and methodologies, along with the National Standards for Music Education, students will develop and practice appropriate lesson plans and assessment tools for teaching all types of learners the basic elements common to most music curricula. For PreK, study of the Illinois Early Learning and Development Standards will be emphasized. A survey of the most widely used pedagogical systems in music education (Orff, Kodaly, and Dalcroze) will also be featured. Other topics include: theories of music learning, testing and measurement, assessment, multicultural resources and their applications, technology in the music classroom, arts integration strategies, and building a defense for arts in education.
Offered
Fall