Module Details

Module Code: MUSC8003
Title: Class Teaching 1
Long Title: Class Teaching 1
NFQ Level: Advanced
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2018/19 ( September 2018 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 2121 - Music & Performing Arts
Module Delivered in: 2 programme(s)
Module Description: This module develops a range of classroom teaching skills in conjunction with educational psychology.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Design and deliver music learning in a preschool and junior primary context.
LO2 Demonstrate knowledge of key concepts, principles and theories within Educational Psychology and consider their relevance to the teaching of music.
LO3 Exhibit an understanding of how socio-cultural factors can affect educational experience, specifically music education, through design of appropriate activities and material, and /or classroom management strategies
LO4 Demonstrate a thorough understanding of various learning styles and implement activities to ensure the inclusion of all learners
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
12253 MUSC7015 Introduction to MusicEducation
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Resource development
How to build and organise an efficient resource file
Skill development
Developing effective age-appropriate teaching strategies within a socio-cultural and educational psychology framework.
Syllabus building
How an effective music syllabus is constructed
Practical applications
Experiencing varied teaching practice settings and developing self-evaluative and critical skills
Mentoring programme
Observing and working with classroom practitioners to support theoretical learning
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 40
Timing Every Week Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Portfolio of student observations of classroom practice and supervisor feedback on class delivery
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 30
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,3,4
Assessment Description
Compilation of Resource file
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 30
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 2,3
Assessment Description
A portfolio of short assignments illustrating the relevance of psychology in the music education setting
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Observation experiences Every Week 1.00 1
Lecture Contact Class teaching methods Every Week 1.00 1
Lab Contact Microteaching Every Week 1.00 1
Lecture Contact Educational Psychology Every Week 1.00 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Associated reading and research Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Gage, N.L. & Berliner, David. (1998), Educational Psychology, 6th ed.. Houghton Mifflin Co., Boston & New York, [ISBN: 0 39 5797942].
  • Hargreaves, Dav. J.. (1986), The Developmental Psychology of Music, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, [ISBN: 0 521 31415 1].
  • Michael Houlahan & Philip Tacka. (2015), Kodaly in the Kindergarten, Oxford University Press, New York, [ISBN: 0-19-939649-8].
  • Michael Houlahan & Philip Tacka. (2008), Kodaly Today, Oxford University Press, New York, [ISBN: 0-19-531409-0].
  • Feierabend, John M.. (2003), First Steps in Music for Preschool and Beyond, GIA Publications.
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Choksy, Lois. (1999), The Kodaly Method II, Prentice-Hall, New Jersey, [ISBN: 0 13 949173 2].
  • Cole, Michael & Sheila. (1996), The Development of Children, WH Freeman, New York, [ISBN: 0 71 6728591].
  • Deliege, I. & Sloboda, J.. (1996), Musical Beginnings: Origins and Development of Musical Competence, Oxford University Press, Oxford, [ISBN: 0 19 8523335].
  • Forrai, Katalin. (1998), Music in Preschool, 2nd. James Ferguson Pty Ltd, Brisbane, [ISBN: 0 9586297 0 6].
  • Shuter-Dyson, R. and Gabriel, C.. (1981), The Psychology of Music Ability, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, [ISBN: 0 41 6713009].
  • Feierabend, John M.. (2003), The Book of Songs & Rhymes with Beat Motions, GIA Publications.
  • Valerio, Wendy H., Reynolds, Alison M., Bolton, Beth M., Taggart, Cynthia C.and Gordon, Edwin E.. Music Play, GIA Publications, [ISBN: 13:978157999].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_GMUSC_8 Bachelor of Music (Honours) 7 Elective
CR_GMUSC_8 Bachelor of Music (Honours) 5 Elective