MUS-3160-J01
Elementary Music
Methods
Fall, 2007 - Johnson State College
Mondays, 4:30 PM - 7:15 PM
Dibden 202
Instructor: Steven Light
Email: Steven.Light@jsc.vsc.edu
Phone: 802.426.3498
Class website: www.fyreandlightning.org/jsc
Course Description: An
effective elementary music education program is based on a sequence of
experiences that provides students with continuous growth in musical skills,
understanding, enjoyment and meaningful perceptions drawn from music itself and
enhanced by their own life experiences. Elementary Music Methods prepares the
future teacher by exploring various teaching methods
through singing, playing, movement, composition and listening experiences.
Emphasis is placed on the “general music curriculum” and on the development of
creative educational materials. Students also learn about special instructional
techniques, including the Orff, Kodaly, Dalcroze, Conversational Solfege and
Gordon methods.
Materials:
Readings will be selected from various
MENC publications, articles, and three standard elementary music methods texts
including:
Course Objectives:
Assignments: Detailed
descriptions of assignments and projects will be given and discussed in class
and will include:
Makeup/Late work: All
work should be handed in (or emailed) on the date due. Late work will be
accepted (not doing the work at all is not acceptable) up to 2 weeks past the
due date with a reduction of 1 letter grade per week unless the student makes a
mutually agreed upon arrangement with the instructor.
Attendance: Because
class participation is such an important component of the class and because much
of the class is centered on student projects, class attendance is of the utmost
importance. Unexcused absences will seriously affect your final grade. In
addition, keep in mind that this class meets only once a week (14 meetings).
Missing a class is much more serious than missing a class that meets 3 times a
week. Lastly, remember that you are preparing yourself for a profession of
teaching, not just attending a class. Your attendance is expected and
appreciated at every class.
Grading: Today’s
teachers must be able to communicate ideas through verbal and written means.
Grades will be based on the following:
Communication: Students
are encouraged to contact me for any reason. There will be time at the end of
class for one on one meetings.
Course Outline
(Since all
teaching must be flexible, this schedule is subject to change!)
|
Class # |
Date |
Reading (always due for next class) |
Assignment |
Due Date |
Topic(s) |
|
1 |
8/27 |
Handout from: The Experience of Teaching General Music (A&R) P.1-14 |
Survey elem. teachers about … Write a reflective piece on your personal
teaching/leadership style |
9/10 |
Intros Organization of the class Class Website 6 Categories/9 Standards Develop survey questions Questions & comments |
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9/3 |
No Class - Labor Day |
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2 |
9/10 |
C&K Preface; P.1-43 (Chaps.
1&2) |
Personal reflection on
elementary general music experience a.
what did you learn b.
how did you learn c.
what was the schedule like |
9/17 |
General questions Discuss reading Share personal style statements Report on teacher surveys Develop list of effective teacher qualities Individual meeting time |
|
3 |
9/17 |
Individual Research Handout from: A&R P.237-239 |
Paper on personal philosophy of music education – focusing
on early childhood. Be prepared to present it |
9/24 |
General questions Discuss reading Share elem. experience reflections Individual meeting time |
|
4 |
9/24 |
C&K P. 44-65 (Chap. 3) |
Create schedule for K-6 School – general, instrumental
& vocal |
10/1 |
General questions Share personal philosophy papers Share schedules Presentation by Betsy Greene (Orff, Kodaly, Conversational Solfege, Gordon) |
|
5 |
10/1 |
Individual Research
C&K P.66-118 (Chaps. 4&5) |
Research & opinion paper on various methodologies |
10/15 |
General questions Presentation by Betsy Greene continued |
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10/8 |
No Class - Fall Break |
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6 |
10/15 |
C&K P.119-189 (Chaps. 6&7) |
Learn to play recorder Write a short composition for recorders (1-4 pts) |
10/22 |
General Questions Review guest presentation Discuss reading Share methodology papers Introduce recorder Individual meeting time |
|
7 |
10/22 |
C&K P.190-247 (Chaps. 8&9) |
Write lesson based on basal text |
10/29 |
General Questions Discuss reading Perform recorder pieces Review basal textbook Review lesson plan basics Individual meeting time |
|
8 |
10/29 |
C&K P.248-270, 300-326 (Chaps. 10&12) VT GEs &
National Standards |
Research & evaluate K-8 curriculum Develop “units” 4-6 classes long (partners or individual) Outline lessons included in unit Choose 2 lessons to develop and present |
11/15 |
General Questions Discuss reading Present basal lesson plan Review instrumental method books Begin to develop “units” 4-6 classes long Individual meeting time |
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9 |
11/5 |
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Write 1st lesson
plan |
11/12 |
General Questions Discuss reading VT/National Standards Share curriculum research Share unit plans Individual meeting time |
|
10 |
11/12 |
C&K P.272-299, 327-344 (Chaps. 11&13) |
Prepare to teach 1st
lesson plan |
11/26 |
General Questions Share written lesson plan Guest presentation by Kathy Light (Middle Level) |
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11/19 |
No Class - Thanksgiving Break |
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11 |
11/26 |
C&K P.345-394 (Chaps. 14&15) |
Write 2nd lesson plan |
12/3 |
General Questions Review guest presentation Discuss reading Teach 1st lesson Discuss reading Individual meeting time |
|
12 |
12/3 |
C&K P.395-420 (Chap 16) |
Prepare to teach 2nd lesson plan |
12/10 |
General Questions Discuss reading Share written lesson plan Individual meeting time |
|
13 |
12/10 |
C&K P.435-441 (Appendix) |
Write a 3 minute speech/presentation on Music Advocacy |
12/17 |
General Questions Discuss reading Teach 2nd lesson Individual meeting time |
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14 |
12/17 |
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General Questions Discuss reading Advocacy Speeches Conclusions |