units

EDF4418

Faculty of Education

18 September 2017 23 November 2024
Monash University

Undergraduate, Postgraduate - Unit

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6 points, SCA Band 1, 0.125 EFTSL

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LevelUndergraduate, Postgraduate
FacultyFaculty of Education
OfferedClayton Second semester 2012 (Day)
Clayton Second semester 2012 (Off-campus)
Clayton Second semester (Open Learning) 2012 (Open Learning)
Coordinator(s)Dr Renee Crawford (on-campus); Ms Louise Jenkins (off-campus)

Synopsis

Music education 2 introduces the most common musical instruments taught in class music education: the recorder, guitar and the keyboard laboratory. This will be informed by a consideration of influential music education curricular approaches, such as the Dalcroze and Suzuki methodologies and Alexander Technique and performance tension. There will also be a focus on school music ensembles and instrumental programs. Students will also undertake the development and presentation of a school musical or equivalent project.

Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this unit, students should be able to:

  1. explore classroom instrumental techniques and their effective use in classroom teaching practices;
  2. understand how school music ensembles and performances are successfully undertaken; and
  3. consider music educational approaches that support the school music program.

Assessment

This unit is graded Pass Grade Only (PGO); Assessment task 1: Analysis of learning context (2,000 words or equivalent; 50%). Assessment task 2: Unit of work (2,000 words or equivalent; 50%).

Chief examiner(s)

Ms Louise Jenkins

Contact hours

3 hrs per week

Prerequisites

A major sequence in music and appropriate practical skills (equivalent to AMEB Grade VI). EDF4418 Music 2 can only be taken in conjunction with EDF4417 Music 1.

Co-requisites

Students must be enrolled simultaneously in a professional experience unit(s).

Prohibitions

EDF5453 Music education 2B