MU5007 - Preparation for Music Teaching

Principles of music teaching will be covered in a series of lectures and workshops, which will also prepare you for the serial placement. You will go on a serial placement (one day per week) with an experienced music teacher; the focus is likely to be on observation, although depending on circumstances there may be the opportunity to undertake some supervised teaching. A series of sequential classes will be designed by you with your placement in mind.

You will be given considerable support and encouragement by those teaching on the course. The programme leader and Course Tutor will be on hand to offer help and guidance, either in person during the advertised office hours or via email, and you will be working in an environment where you and your peers will offer one another mutual support and honest critical appraisal. You will benefit from the knowledge, support and guidance of your placement teacher, and from the school environments where you are placed (where applicable). You will be given appropriate material both in class and via the eLearning environment.

All modules at Northumbria include a range of reading materials that students are expected to engage with. The reading list for this module can be found at: http://readinglists.northumbria.ac.uk
(Reading List service online guide for academic staff this containing contact details for the Reading List team – http://library.northumbria.ac.uk/readinglists)

Knowledge & Understanding:
1. You will develop and understanding of the principles of music teaching.

2. You will develop a knowledge and understanding of how to teach your instrument at a level more advanced than beginner.

Intellectual / Professional skills & abilities:
3. You will develop skills in teaching your instrument/voice.
Personal Values Attributes (Global / Cultural awareness, Ethics, Curiosity) (PVA):
4. You will demonstrate a capacity for independent, self-motivated learning and time management through regular practice and study.

1. Lesson plans for a series of classes to be co-delivered on placement (20%). MLOs: 1, 2, 3

2. Presentation 10mins on teaching advanced repertoire (30%). MLOs: 1, 2, 3, 4

3. Essay 2,000 words (50%). MLOs 1, 2

You will receive written feedback on your lesson plans ahead of your sequential placement.

You will receive written feedback on your presentation comprising of a short report.

You will receive written feedback on your essay, comprising annotations to your script and a short report.

MU4005 Introduction to Music Education

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In this module, you experience genuine teaching situations, for example in the school environment, reflecting on what you learn from the observation of experienced instrumental/vocal teachers. Lectures and workshops further develop your understanding of pedagogical theory and best practice, helping you to develop your own teaching style and lesson plans which you may then test out in the classroom through co-delivery. A presentation will give you the opportunity to develop your understanding of teaching advanced repertoire on your instrument/voice, and an essay will draw together scholarly research and your own reflections on your experiences on placement.