Secondary Instrument Rehearsal: WBP

2.0 credits

This course allows pre-service teachers to develop an understanding of research-validated, appropriate methods for teaching secondary instrumental music, and to develop the necessary techniques to implement those methods. Course requirements include: making long-and short-range instructional plans based on a systematic analysis of the performance of individuals and the ensemble, teaching individual and small group lessons, rehearsing and conducting small and large ensembles. Assignments incorporate the use of music composition and production technologies. Through a minimum of 15 hours of field experience, pre-service teachers have opportunity to interact with teachers, professional staff, parents and administrators to enhance the music learning of secondary school students and learn age-appropriate communication, and assessment (formal and informal) techniques.