Principles and Processes of Music Education - MUSC3612

   
   
 
Course Outline: See below
 
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Undergraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 6
 
 
EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)
 
 
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 3
 
 
Enrolment Requirements:
 
 
Corequisite: MUSC4602
 
 
Fee Band: 1 (more info)
 
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
 

Description


Examines the scope of recent research in music education and surveys the field of music psychology and sociology, and the methodological approaches to and sources for further investigation specifically related to music teaching and learning. Focuses on the application of these areas in the Australian environment, and examines theories and current research concerned with creativity, musical ability and current issues in studies of music perception and cognition. Aims to expose students to a variety of ideas and trends which confirm or contradict established norms and attitudes on effective music teaching.

Note: At the discretion of the Program Co-ordinator, this course can be used to replace one Education elective.


Learning Outcomes


At the end of this course, students should be able to:
  • Read and critically assess scholarly literature with music education
  • Present effective communication skills in both writing and public speaking
  • Analyse and appraise significant perspectives in music education both nationally and internationally
  • Reflect upon both practice teaching and the courses studied during BMusBEd.