Course Detail

General Music Education Methods is designed to prepare students for teaching general music to children in grades K-12. Emphasis is placed on developing a philosophy of music education that considers the developmental needs of children as foundational in the process of teaching music concepts. The course consists of lectures, teaching demonstrations, peer teaching, music classroom observations, a review of music education literature, and the development of a teaching portfolio. Students will develop skills in teaching music that incorporates singing, movement, playing instruments, listening, creating, and writing.