2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Sep 19, 2024  
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

MUSC 0221 - Introduction to Music Education


Credits: 3

This introductory course covers the history, curriculum, current topics, and developmentally appropriate methodologies in music education across PreK-12 grade levels. Teacher candidates will be introduced to instructional and classroom management practices that reflect high expectations, accommodate a range of interests and abilities, and promote a safe learning environment in which diversity is respected. Participants will explore best practices for creating diverse and engaging lesson activities, assessment and reflective practice, communicating with families and encouraging family participation, and collaborating with colleagues and the community. 25 hours of documented field experience in the public schools are required.