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MUE4111 Teaching Music 1
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
Credit Points: 12
 
Description:

In this unit students will focus on the need for a philosophy of music education and wide ranging content as a basis for curriculum design.  Different philosophies and methodologies will be examined as issues pertaining to the nature of music as they relate to music education in the lower secondary school. The practical components of this will include studying aspects of secondary ensemble and choral conducting, instrumental repertoire, arranging jazz and popular music in the curriculum and the conducting of prepared works, as well as  study  of the Arts Outcomes and the Curriculum Framework.

This Unit is part of the following Courses / Unit Sets
SPAAAXMusic Education Years 8 - 10 Area of Specialisation
SPAAAWMusic Education Years 8 - 12 Area of Specialisation
 
 
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Last Updated - Higher Education: 9/30/2006 VET: 9/30/2006