EDF6322

Teaching Music: Policy and Practice (12 points)

(EDU)

Leader: Dr J Southcott/Dr R Smith & Dr G Hurworth

Offered:
Clayton First semester 2004 (OCL)

Synopsis: Module 1: Policy. This module examines the historical development and philosophical bases of school music education in Australia, current trends in Australian arts and music education policy. Module 2: Practice. In this module students will consider the implications for the practice of teaching music of current research in two areas: (1) the teaching of non-Western music; and (2) assessment in music education.

Assessment: Module 1: Policy - Web-based tasks 20% + 3,000 word essay 30%. Module 2: Practice - Web-based tasks 20% + 3,000 word essay 30%.