Module Details

Module Code: MUSC8033
Title: Instrumental Teaching 1
Long Title: Instrumental Teaching 1
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 is instrument specific and introduces issues that occur in the early stages of instrumental teaching.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Design and apply appropriate teaching strategies to support a beginner student in their musical development
LO2 Self-evaluate and critically reflect on teaching practice
LO3 Examine and discuss current instrumental teaching theories
LO4 Source appropriate repertory and plan pupil progress by compiling a teaching resource file
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.
Selective procedures may apply
 
Indicative Content
Skill development
Developing effective age-appropriate teaching strategies
Mentoring programme
Observing experienced teachers in the work place
Resource development
Building and organising an efficient resource file
Syllabus building
Examining how an effective syllabus is constructed
Practical applications
Developing self-evaluative and critical skills in the course of teaching
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 50
Timing Every Week Learning Outcomes 1,2,4
Assessment Description
Teaching practice portfolio of lesson plans and recordings of delivery
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 25
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,4
Assessment Description
Compilation of a resource file
Assessment Type Reflective Journal % of Total Mark 25
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 2,3
Assessment Description
Collated reflections on observations, teaching, reading 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
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Observation experiences Every Week 2.00 2
Lecture Contact Instrumental teaching methods Every Week 1.00 1
Lecturer Supervised Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Teaching practice experience 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 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
  • Brymer, Jack. (2006), Clarinet, Kahn & Averill, London, [ISBN: 1871082129].
  • Charlton, Kay. (2020), How to Teach Whole-Class instrumental Lessons: 50 Inspiring Ideas, Collins Music, [ISBN: 0008412910].
  • 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.
  • Gage, N.L. & Berliner, D.. (1998), Educational Psychology, 6th. Houghton Mifflin Co., Boston & New York, [ISBN: 0395797942].
  • Galamian, Ivan. (2017), Principles of Violin Playing and Teaching, Echo Point Books & Media, [ISBN: 1626545073].
  • Harris, Louis & Tyler, Carla. (2020), How to Play Violin in Easy Way: Learn How to Play Violin in Easy Way, Independently Published, [ISBN: 979-860465837].
  • Havas, Kato. (2005), A New Approach to Violin Playing, Bosworth, [ISBN: 0711992037].
  • Kempter, Susan. (2003), How Muscles Learn, Warner Brothers, [ISBN: 1589514017].
  • Lawson, Colin. (2003), The Cambridge Companion to the Clarinet, Cambridge University Press, [ISBN: 0521476682].
  • Press, Barton. How to Read Music for Any Instrument: Daily Exercises to Understand Music in 21 Days, More Book LLC, [ISBN: 1954289022].
  • Sloboda, J.. (1985), The Musical Mind: The Cognitive Psychology of Music, Clarendon Press, Oxford, [ISBN: 0198521286].
  • Toff, Nancy. (2012), The Flute Book, Oxford University Press, [ISBN: 0195373081].
  • Thurston, Frederick. (1985), Clarinet Technique, Oxford University Press, [ISBN: 0 19 322364 3].
  • 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 TrevorWye Practice Book for the Flute, Vol. 1-6, Music Sales Ltd, [ISBN: 1783056851].
  • Edited by McPherson, G. & Welch, G.. (2018), Music Learning and Teaching in Infancy, Childhood, and Adolescence: An Oxford Handbook of Music Education, Volume 2 (Oxford Handbooks), Oxford University Press, [ISBN: 9780190674595].
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