Run by School of Educational Sciences

20.000 Credits or 10.000 ECTS Credits

Semester 1

Organiser: Dr Susan Jones

The module aims to introduce students to the theory and practice of teaching music.

Topics include:

1. Music Education – an historical and international perspective
2. A concise survey of the main theories of Music pedagogy
3. Current developments and trends in Music Education (in the UK)
4. An introduction to the Music curriculum in Wales (including a school visit)
5. Creative and practical work in the music classroom
6. Listening and appraising in the music classroom
7. Music technology in the classroom
8. Current themes and priorities in schools (in Wales)

1. Music Education –an historical and international perspective
2. A concise survey of the main theories of Music pedagogy
3. Current developments and trends in Music Education (in the UK)
4. An introduction to the Music curriculum (including school visits)
5. Creative and practical work in the music classroom
6. Listening and appraising in the music classroom
7. Music technology in the classroom
8. Current themes and priorities in schools (in Wales)

threshold

Good knowledge and understanding of their discipline but lacks consistency with certain gaps evident. Some evidence of the ability to devise and sustain arguments and solve problems; ability to describe and comment upon particular aspects of current research, or equivalent advanced scholarship, and accurate deployment of established techniques of analysis and enquiry within their discipline. Limited demonstration of their ability to manage their own learning by setting clear targets, and to make use of scholarly reviews and primary sources, appropriate to the discipline.

good

Good to very good standard throughout with good knowledge and understanding; ability to devise and sustain arguments and solve problems; ability to describe and comment upon particular aspects of current research, or equivalent advanced scholarship, and accurate deployment of established techniques of analysis and enquiry within their discipline. Good to very good demonstration of their ability to manage their own learning by setting clear targets, and to make use of scholarly reviews and primary sources, appropriate to the discipline.

excellent

Command of the subject matter that demonstrates: excellent knowledge and understanding; ability to devise and sustain arguments and solve problems; ability to describe and comment upon particular aspects of current research, or equivalent advanced scholarship, and accurate deployment of established techniques of analysis and enquiry within their discipline. Excellent demonstration of their ability to manage their own learning by setting clear targets, and to make use of scholarly reviews and primary sources, appropriate to the discipline.

1. Critically evaluate and reflect on their knowledge and understanding of issues related to the education of children.

2. Place and discuss music education in its historical and international context.

3. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the main theories of Music pedagogy.

4. Discuss and analyse how learners learn in music.

5. Demonstrate a good understanding of the Music curriculum and the role of music in schools.

6. Demonstrate an understanding of some practical teaching skills.

Type	Name	Description	Weight
	1,500 word assignment		30.00
	1,500 word classrom ensemble		45.00
	1,000 word reflection sheets		25.00

		Hours
Lecture	Lectures.	10
Practical classes and workshops	Workshops.	5
Private study	private study	180
Fieldwork	School visit.	5

• Literacy - Proficiency in reading and writing through a variety of media
• Computer Literacy - Proficiency in using a varied range of computer software
• Self-Management - Able to work unsupervised in an efficient, punctual and structured manner. To examine the outcomes of tasks and events, and judge levels of quality and importance
• Information retrieval - Able to access different and multiple sources of information
• Inter-personal - Able to question, actively listen, examine given answers and interact sensitevely with others
• Presentation - Able to clearly present information and explanations to an audience. Through the written or oral mode of communication accurately and concisely.
• Teamwork - Able to constructively cooperate with others on a common task, and/or be part of a day-to-day working team