Secondary Classroom Methods

ME-311

This course is an overview of music education in secondary school settings. Students learn the concepts and approaches to the organization and development of a music curriculum as these apply to general music, instrumental music, and choral programs. Students devote special attention to teaching adolescents. Students explore motivational concepts, administrative organization, the student/instructor relationship, community involvement, and the special student. In addition, students analyze and apply strategies for teaching students with diverse cultural backgrounds. Students also analyze various evaluational procedures. Students are required to complete a minimum of 15 hours of observation in a secondary school classroom.

 

Credits
3
Prerequisites
ME-211
Required Of
MUED majors
Electable By
MUED majors
Semesters Offered
Fall, Spring
Location
Boston
Department
MUED
Course Chair
Cecil Adderley
Taught By
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