MUED 4302: Choral Methods, Materials, and Curriculum

3 Credit Hours

Prerequisite: MUSI 3331, MUSI 4433, and admission to the Teacher Education Program.
Corequisite: MUED 4305

The development of specific teaching skills, techniques and materials to support the role of the vocal and elementary music teacher. The course prepares prospective choral and elementary music specialists for all aspects of the role including curriculum design, classroom environment and management, rehearsal procedures, methodologies, and the study of appropriate literature. Field component, peer teaching, and laboratory conducting are required.

Course Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this course will be able to:

Understand and demonstrate basic choral technique and pedagogy, with an emphasis on the adolescent singer.
Understand ‘differentiated instruction’ and apply a variety of instructional strategies utilizing music education methodology.
Create lessons and curricula that demonstrate knowledge of above methodologies using the State and National Learning Standards as a framework.
Demonstrate awareness of diverse repertoire.
Demonstrate a commitment to positive classroom culture.
Continue to develop and explore personal dispositions of a music educator through reflection and writing.
Become familiar with current trends in progressive choral music education via professional journals and colloquia.