Module Details

Module Code: MUSC8035
Title: Instrumental Teaching 3
Long Title: Instrumental Teaching 3
NFQ Level: Advanced
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2021/22 ( September 2021 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 2121 - Music & Performing Arts
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module aims to develop an individual and creative approach to teaching at an advanced level. It explores current issues in the field of music education, in particular, how Educational Psychology can inform and enhance instrumental teaching in the context of individual lessons
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Demonstrate and apply appropriate skills and knowledge to support an advanced level student in their instrumental study
LO2 Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of repertory and supporting technical material
LO3 Show an awareness of and critically evaluate current thinking in music education
LO4 Demonstrate the ability to self evaluate and critically reflect on their own teaching
LO5 Critically evaluate key approaches and current research within the field of Educational Psychology and consider their relevance to instrumental teaching in a one-to-one setting
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).
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.
MUSC 8034 Instrumental Teaching 2 or equivalent
 
Indicative Content
Resource development
Expanding the range of resources to take in developments in technological support
Skill development
Developing and enhancing teaching skills through the study and exploration of a range of teaching philosophies, especially those within a sociocultural and educational psychology framework
Applying learning
Developing self-evaluative and analytic skills in/through exposure to varied teaching practice settings
Mentoring programme
Observing and working with practitioners to learn about teaching styles and to refine developing skills
Musical text
Understanding how to use appropriate repertory in designing an effective teaching approach for all challenges at current level
Personal development
Discussing teaching issues to further encourage creative problem solving
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 8 Learning Outcomes 3,4,5
Assessment Description
Assignments relevant to Educational Psychology in the context of one-to-one teaching
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 15
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Assessment Description
A test of repertory and technical methodology
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 40
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,4
Assessment Description
Teaching practice portfolio of lesson plans and recordings of delivery
Assessment Type Reflective Journal % of Total Mark 15
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 3,4
Assessment Description
Collated teaching observations, reflections on readings and research
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
Lecture Contact Instrumental teaching methods Every Week 1.00 1
Lecture Contact Educational Psychology Every Week 1.00 1
Lecturer Supervised Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Teaching practice experience Every Week 1.00 1
Lecturer Supervised Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Observation experiences Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Research of materials Every Week 2.00 2
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Woolfolk, Anita. (2018), Educational Psychology, 14th. Pearson, US, [ISBN: 978-013477432].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Auer, Leopold. Violin Playing as I Teach It, Dover, [ISBN: 0486239179].
  • Baines, Anthony. (2012), Woodwind Instruments and their History, Dover Publications Inc., [ISBN: 0486268853].
  • Brymer, Jack. (2006), Clarinet, Kahn & Averill, London, [ISBN: 1 871082 12 9].
  • Burwell, Kim. (2016), Studio-Based Instrumental Learning, Routledge, [ISBN: 1138248630].
  • Cole, Michael & Cole, Sheila. (1999), The development of children, W.H. Freeman, New York, [ISBN: 0 71 6728591].
  • Courvoisier, Karl. (2006), Technique of Violin Playing-The Joachim Method, Dover, [ISBN: 0486452743].
  • Dick, Robert. (2008), The Other Flute, Multiple Breath Company, [ISBN: 0939407027].
  • Fischer, Simon. (2013), Basics, Edition Peters, [ISBN: 1901507009].
  • Flesch, Carl. (2000), The Art of Violin Playing, Carl Fischer, [ISBN: 0825828228].
  • Floyd, Angeleita. (1990), The Gilbert Legacy, Winzer Press.
  • Gage, N.L. & Berliner, David. (1998), Educational Psychology, 6th. Houghton & Miflin Co., Boston & New York, [ISBN: [0 39 5797942].
  • Galamian, Ivan. (2017), Principles of Violin Playing and Teaching, 2nd. Echo Point Books & Media, [ISBN: 1626545073].
  • Gerle, Robert. (1983), The Art of Practicing the Violin, Galaxy Music Corp, [ISBN: 0852495064].
  • Gerle, Robert. (2000), The Art of Bowing Practice, Carl Fischer, [ISBN: 0852497911].
  • Hargreaves, David. (2005), The Developmental Psychology of Music, Cambridge University Pres, Cambridge, [ISBN: 0521314151].
  • Harris, Paul & Crozier, Richard. (2000), The Music Teacher's Companion, Associated Board.
  • Havas, Kato. (2005), A New Approach to Violin Playing, Bosworth, [ISBN: 0711992037].
  • Jorgensen, Estelle R.. (2021), Values and Music Education (Counterpoints: Music and Education), Indiana University Press, [ISBN: 0253058228].
  • Lawson, Colin. (2003), The Cambridge Companion to the Clarinet, Cambridge University Press, [ISBN: 0521476682].
  • Lennon, Robert. (2021), Instrumental Music Teaching: Strategies for Securing Maximum Motivation and Musical Achievement, Independently Published, [ISBN: 979-858964565].
  • Menuhin, Yehudi. Life Classes, Heinemann: London, [ISBN: 0-434-46300-0].
  • Provost, Richard. Art Technique of Performance, Guitar solo Publication, [ISBN: 0962783242].
  • Rink, John. (2002), Musical Performance: A Guide to Understanding, Cambridge, [ISBN: 0521783003].
  • Shuter-Dyson, Rosamund & Gabriel, Clive. (1981), The psychology of musical ability, Cambridge University Pres, Cambridge, [ISBN: 0 41 6713009].
  • Thurston, Frederick. (1985), Clarinet Technique, Oxford University Press, [ISBN: 0 19 322364 3].
  • Toff, Nancy. (2012), The Flute Book, Oxford University Press, [ISBN: 0195373081].
  • Weston, Pamela. (1982), The Clarinettist's Companion, Fentone Music Limited, [ISBN: 0863760007].
  • Whone, Herbert. (1989), Simplicity of Violin Playing, Victor Gollancz, [ISBN: 0575045124].
  • Wye, Trevor. (2016), A Trevor Wye Practice Book for the Flute, Vol.1-6, Music Sales Ltd., [ISBN: 1783056851].
  • Editors, McPherson, Gary & Welch, Graham. (2018), Vocal, Instrumental, and Ensemble Learning and Teaching: An Oxford Handbook of Music Education, Volume 3, Oxford University Press, [ISBN: 0190674628].
  • Edited by, Rink, J., Gaunt, H. & Williamon, A.. (2017), Musicians in the Making: Pathways to Creative Performance (Studies in Musical Performance as Creative Practice), Oxford University Press, [ISBN: 0199346674].
 
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