MUSE 640 Advanced Studies in General Music
This course will explore various philosophies, ideas, and instructional techniques for the development, administration, and maintenance of quality general music education programs at the elementary and/or secondary levels. Emphasis will be placed on the continued development of students’ instructional knowledge, pedagogy, and musicianship skills in the context of improving teaching processes and in light of appropriate state and national standards. Specific topics will be at the discretion of the instructor, but may include approaches and methods (e.g., Dalcroze, Kodaly, Orff, Gordon, or Feierabend), technology, assessment practices, listening strategies, social music making, multiculturalism and culturally responsive curricula, and creativity in music. A maximum of 6 credits may be earned.