Course Description
Methods of teaching instrumental music; study of administrative procedures, repertoire, personnel, and resources; application of music teaching techniques. Reading education, cultural diversity, and exceptional learner content will be explored in detail. Prerequisite: MUE 261, MUE 363, MUE 364, MUE 365, MUE 366, and MUE 367; admission to the Teacher Education Program; senior standing or permission of instructor.
Syllabus
Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:
Students successfully completing this course will be able to:
Not specified.
Course Grading Information:
| Activity/Performance Measure | Percentage/Points |
|---|---|
| IMML Lesson Plans & Teaching (5) | 40% |
| Field Experience Sequence | 30% |
| Reading Checks & Active Learning | 20% |
| Final Synthesis | 10% |
Grading Scale:
Grading Scale
| Percentage | Letter Grade |
|---|---|
| ≥ 93.0 | A |
| 90.0–92.9 | A− |
| 87.0–89.9 | B+ |
| 83.0–86.9 | B |
| 80.0–82.9 | B− |
| 77.0–79.9 | C+ |
| 73.0–76.9 | C |
| 70.0–72.9 | C− |
| 60.0–69.9 | D |
| < 60.0 | F |
Attendance/Participation:
Attendance at all Tuesday/Thursday classes and Friday IMML labs is required. Absences beyond the allowed limit will result in a grade reduction per university policy.
Course Materials Purchased by the Students:
Madsen, C. H., & Madsen, C. K. (1998). Teaching/Discipline: A Positive Approach for Educational Development (4th ed.). Contemporary Publishing Company of Raleigh. Note: This text is available at the UNCG Bookstore. Please secure a copy by Week 2.
Scholarly Perspectives
This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.