Learning Area Music B (C'room&Instrum) 2

Subject EDUC90466 (2011)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2011.

Credit Points: 12.50
Level: 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2011:

July, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable

Parkville

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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 36 hours
Total Time Commitment: 125 hours total commitment. Attendance at all classes (tutorial/seminars/practical classes/lectures/labs) is obligatory. Failure to attend 80% of classes will normally result in failure in the subject.
Prerequisites:

460-593 Learning Area Music A (classroom) 1 (prerequisite)

460-595 Learning Area Music B (C’room&Instrum) 1 (prerequisite)

460-594 Learning Area Music A (classroom) 2 (co or pre requisite)

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Corequisites: 460-594 Learning Area Music A (Classroom) 2 (co-req or pre-req)
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Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements:

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Description, Subject Objectives, Generic Skills and Assessment Requirements of this entry.

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Coordinator

Mr Ian Godfrey

Contact

Education Student Centre
Subject Overview: The continuing focus of this subject will be instrumental teaching from beginner level to VCE in the context of both group and individual lessons, as well as ensemble direction. Supporting this will be studies of curriculum development, implementation and assessment, as they apply to instrumental teaching as well as acoustics, teaching philosophy and elements of arranging and conducting. Particular reference will be made to current curriculum documents and material published by the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority on music performance
Objectives: On completion of this subject, teacher candidates will be able to:
  • Prepare, implement and assess instrumental lessons through to VCE level; direct ensembles,
  • Demonstrate familiarity with current curriculum documents,
  • Demonstrate knowledge of instrumental pedagogy,
  • Articulate a philosophical basis to their teaching.
  • Demonstrate teaching strategies that reflect a sound understanding of the creative process.
Assessment: There are 3 assessment tasks:
  • Written assignment (1000 words) due mid semester (20%)
  • Written philosophy essay (2000 words) due end of semester (50%)
  • Two practical 30 min tests (1000 words equivalent) due end of semester (30%)
There is 1 hurdle requirement: 80% attendance
Prescribed Texts: Collection of readings
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills: On completion of this subject, teacher candidates will have the knowledge, skills and understanding to enable them to:
  • Be skilled communicators who can effectively articulate and justify their practices as knowledgeable agents of changes.
  • Be flexible and able to adapt to change through knowing how to learn;
  • Work in teams with skills in cooperation, communication and negotiation;
  • Be independent of mind, responsible, resilient, self-regulating; and
  • Have a conscious personal and social values base.
Related Course(s): Master of Teaching (Secondary)
Master of Teaching (Secondary)

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