Overview

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)

Learning Outcomes

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

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

• Demonstrate an understanding of some practical teaching skills.

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

• Discuss and analyse how learners learn in music.

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