MUSC2220 — Music Education and Pedagogy
MUSC 2220 - Music Education and Pedagogy MUSC 2220 - Music Education and Pedagogy 3 Credits Focuses on the knowledge and skills needed for anyone to experience, understand, produce, discuss and enjoy various forms of music with young children. Examines the characteristics of age-appropriate music activities, how music can integrate with other disciplines, and how to teach music to others. Incorporates music concepts, basic structural elements, principles and vocabulary of music, and current pedagogical practices. The course assumes no musical background and is an introductory course for prospective elementary educators, classroom paraprofessionals or teachers, and other students interested in learning how music pedagogy works. This course is open to all students and meets the Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standard Board (PELSB) 8710.3000 sub part 3, section D, #8,b for early childhood education; and 8710.3200 sub part 3, g for elementary education. Major Content Areas Music Fundamentals. Integrating academic disciplines through music. Materials and resources. Characteristics of age-appropriate music activities. Using technology-based approaches to music appreciation and understanding. Pedagogical Theories. Understanding the different methods through which music can be taught. Learning