The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the wide array of pathways, contexts and pedagogies used in music education. Music can be learned through a musical instrument, composing music or analyzing music via studio lessons, classroom activities, ensembles, community programs, developmental ensembles and other formal and informal learning experiences. Each pathway and context utilizes pedagogies that are appropriate to the type of students, learning environment and learning outcomes. A significant component of this course will be presentations by education experts and local educational organizations. This course will enable students to identify the strengths and challenges found in each pathway and context and effective and innovative pedagogies currently in use. This course will prepare students to contribute to music learning in a variety of contexts.

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate a critical understanding of the various pathways, contexts and pedagogies used in music teaching and education
2. Design appropriate teaching methodologies and innovations, informed by research, for a given music learning environment
3. Identify and develop personal music teaching and education strengths and design a professional development plan to address areas of personal challenge in music teaching and education.

Critical analysis report (50%) – students will use a framework to critically analyze the various music learning environments that are presented during the course (2000-2500 words) [Learning Outcomes 1, 3]

Educational design brief (50%) – students will select one music learning environment that they can see themselves teaching in and write a brief outlining an educational curriculum/learning design which is based on research in the field (1500-2000 words) [Learning Outcomes 1-3]

Students are expected to commit on average 3 contact hours per week (lecture and tutorial) and 7 hours of independent study per week for this course throughout the semester.

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