MUS ED 5570: Advanced Curriculum and Methods of Teaching Elementary and Secondary General Music

Course Description

This course prepares students to teach general music to students at the elementary and secondary level. The course emphasizes the formation of a philosophy of music education and practices that consider the developmental needs of children as they are introduced to musical concepts and skills. Topics of the course may include lesson planning and observations, a review of traditional and current music education pedagogies, National and State music standards, music repertoire, assessment strategies, and differentiated teaching methods for music instruction.