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MUSEP 7001 - Pedagogy Research Seminar IV

North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2021

An initial ungraded but required bibliographic study will be followed by seminars focusing on teaching techniques and materials for pupils of various ages and levels of musical development. Consideration will be given to the development of pupils' aural acuity, general musicianship, and learning in a variety of genres and modes (including group and laboratory situations, the technology environment, preparation for examinations, competitions and recitals). Technical, stylistic and interpretive matters covering a wide variety of styles will be considered. Development of a professional teaching Log/portfolio.

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  • General Course Information
    Course Details
    Course Code MUSEP 7001
    Course Pedagogy Research Seminar IV
    Coordinating Unit Elder Conservatorium of Music
    Term Semester 1
    Level Postgraduate Coursework
    Location/s North Terrace Campus
    Units 6
    Contact Up to 2 hours per week
    Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y
    Incompatible MUSPED 6001
    Assumed Knowledge Completed BMus in the specialisation to be pursued or equivalent as determined by the Elder Conservatorium
    Restrictions Available to GDipMus(PerfPed), MMus(PerfPed) students only
    Assessment 1500 word assignment 20%, 1000 word assignment (1) 15%, 1000 word assignment (2) 15%, Folio 50%
    Course Staff

    Course Coordinator: Dr Emily Dollman

    Course Timetable

    The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .

  • Learning Outcomes
    Course Learning Outcomes
    1. To develop students' understanding of age-related learning issues in connection with appropriate choices of suitable materials for beginning to advancing level pupils.
    2. To acquaint students with the principles and processes of instrumental/vocal teaching in both the one-to-one mode and the small group mode.
    3. To introduce students to the essential elements of general musicianship for beginning to advancing level pupils and the ways in which pupils can experience general musicianship through their particular instrumental/vocal specialty.
    University Graduate Attributes

    This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

    University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s)
    Deep discipline knowledge
    • informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies
    • acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1
    • accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)
    		 1, 2, 3
    Critical thinking and problem solving
    • steeped in research methods and rigor
    • based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development
    • demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment
    		 1, 2, 3
    Teamwork and communication skills
    • developed from, with, and via the SGDE
    • honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies
    • encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning
    		 2
    Career and leadership readiness
    • technology savvy
    • professional and, where relevant, fully accredited
    • forward thinking and well informed
    • tested and validated by work based experiences
    		 1, 2, 3
    Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
    • a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal
    • open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers
    • able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate
    		 1, 2, 3
  • Learning Resources
    Required Resources
    Booklists and other sources of information will be distributed throughout the course.

    Recommended Resources
    Tait, M and Haack, P. 1984. Principles and Processes of Music Education. New York and London. Teachers College Press. Columbia University.

    Parncutt, R. and McPherson, G. 2002. The Science and Psychology of Music Performance. Oxford and New York, Oxford University Press.

    Crozier, R. Scaife, N. and Marks, A. 2004. All Together! Teaching music in groups. London, Associated Board.

    Booth, E. 2009. The Music Teaching Artist's Bible: Becoming a Virtuoso Educator', Oxford: Oxford University Press. 

    Hallam, S. 1998. Instrumental Music Teaching: A Guide to Better Teaching and Learning. Oxford, Heinemann Educational.

    Harris, P. 2006. Improve your teaching! An essential handbook for instrumental and singing teachers. London. Faber. 

    Houlahan, M. and Tacka, P. 2008. Kodaly Today. Oxford. Oxford University Press.

    Additional booklists and other sources of information will be distributed throughout the course.

    Online Learning
    Resources and announcements may be posted on MyUni.
  • Learning