Module Details

Module Code: MUSC8034
Title: Instrumental Teaching 2
Long Title: Instrumental Teaching 2
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: 2 programme(s)
Module Description: This module enables the learner to develop an individual and creative approach to teaching his/her instrument.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Support an intermediate student in musical and instrumental development
LO2 Develop a programme of appropriate repertory and supporting technical material for intermediate cycle students
LO3 Identify a broad range of teaching strategies and teaching methods, and consider their appropriate use and application in instrumental instruction
LO4 Self-evaluate and critically reflect on teaching practice experience
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 8033 Instrumental Teaching 1 or equivalent
 
Indicative Content
Skill development
Developing further age-appropriate teaching strategies and developing an individual teaching style
Communication
Understanding how to communicate effectively to the appropriate age and level of the individual pupil
Personal development
Engaging in discussions about current teaching issues to gain further insight and to encourage creative problem solving
Resource development
Constructing a syllabus at the appropriate level
Mentoring programme
Observing and working with practitioners to apply their developing skills
Musical text
Understanding and identifying challenges within written music appropriate for this level
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 50
Timing Every Week Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Teaching practice portfolio of lesson plans and recordings of delivery
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 25
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Assessment Description
A test of repertory and technical resources
Assessment Type Reflective Journal % of Total Mark 25
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 3,4
Assessment Description
Collated journal of teaching observations, reflections on reading and research
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

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
Lecturer Supervised Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Teaching practice experience Every Week 1.00 1
Lecture Contact Instrumental methods 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 Associated reading and research Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 1.00
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. (1921), Violin Playing as I Teach It, reprint of the Lippincott 1960. Dover, [ISBN: 0486239179].
  • Brymer, Jack. (2006), Clarinet, Kahn & Averill, London, [ISBN: 1 871082 12 9].
  • Cole, Michael & Sheila. (1996), The Development of Children, WH Freeman, New York, [ISBN: 0716728591].
  • Dick, Robert. (2008), The Other Flute, Multiple Breath Music Company, [ISBN: 0939407027].
  • Fischer, Simon. (2013), Basics, Peters. [ISBN: 1901507009].
  • Flesch, Carl. (2000), The Art of violin Playing, Carl Fischer, [ISBN: 0825828228].
  • Floyd, Angeleita. (1990), The Gilbert Legacy, Winzer Press.
  • Galloway, D., Rogers, et. al. (1998), Motivating the Difficult to Teach, Longman, New York, [ISBN: 0582231558].
  • Gage, N.L. & Berliner, David. (1998), Educational Psychology, 6th. Houghton Mifflin Co., Boston, [ISBN: 0395797942].
  • Galamian, Ivan. (2017), Principles of Violin Playing and Teaching, 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, Dav. J.. (2005), The Developmental Psychology of Music, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, [ISBN: 0521314151].
  • Harris, Paul & Crozier, Richard. (2000), The Music Teacher's Companion: A Practical Guide, Associated Board.
  • Havas, Kato. (2005), A New Approach to Violin Playing, Bosworth, [ISBN: 0711992037].
  • Huhtinene-Hildén, L. & Pitt, J.. (2018), Taking a Learner-Centred Approach to Music Education: Pedagogical Pathways, Routledge, [ISBN: 9781138695627].
  • Lawson, Colin. (2003), The Cambridge Companion to the Clarinet, Cambridge University Press, [ISBN: 0521476682].
  • Massoni,Vasco. (2021), Violin Working Methods: Violin method-improve faster in less time, SmartAlbinos, [ISBN: 979-109122454].
  • Menuhin, Yehudi (author); Hope, Christopher (editor). (1986), Life Class, Heinemann:London, [ISBN: 9780434463008].
  • Press, Barton. (2020), How to Read Music for Any Instrument: Daily Exercises to Understand Music in 21 Days, More Books LLC, [ISBN: 1954289022].
  • Provost, Richard. (1998), The Art & Technique of Performance, Guitar Solo Publication, [ISBN: 0962783242].
  • Reed, Val. (2020), How to Play Violin for Beginners: Beginners, Independently Published, [ISBN: 979-857266303].
  • Reynolds, Cecil R. & Gutkin, Terry, B.. (1982), The Handbook of School Psychology, John Wiley & Sons, New York, [ISBN: 0471011819].
  • Swanwick, K.. (1994), Musical Knowledge: Intuition, Analysis and Music Education, Routledge, London, [ISBN: 0415100976].
  • 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, Hervert. (1989), Simplicity of Violin Playing, Victor Gollancz, [ISBN: 0575045124].
  • Wye, Trevor. (2016), Practice Books for the Flute, Vol. 1-6, Music sales Ltd, [ISBN: 1783056851].
  • Edited by McPherson, G. & Welch, G.. (2018), Vocal, Instrumental, and Ensemble Learning and Teaching: An Oxford Handbook of Music Education, Volume 3, Oxford University Press, [ISBN: 0190674628].
 
This module does not have any article/paper resources
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Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_GMUSC_8 Bachelor of Music (Honours) 8 Elective
CR_GMUSC_8 Bachelor of Music (Honours) 6 Elective