MUS-442 Music Methods and Materials
This course, for music education majors, will
include methods and materials of teaching music
in the public schools for grades K-12 in
elementary general music, secondary vocal music,
and secondary instrumental (band and orchestra)
music. This course is designed to prepare
students for their internship and certification
to teach music in public schools. Some of the
topics will include philosophy of music
education, history of music education, special
teaching methods (Kodaly, Orff, Suzuki), national
organizations (MENC) and seminars (Tanglewood),
instructional planning, research in music
education, technology, facilities, and ethics.
Prerequisite
MUS-341 must be completed prior to taking this course.