Elementary General Music Methods

2.0 credits

This course is designed to prepare students for teaching general music to all elementary age students, regardless of socioeconomic status or ability, in our diverse American society. Examines factors in the home, community, and school that affect students readiness to learn music and links language literacy with musical literacy through singing, creating, moving, and listening activities. Observation and guided teaching experiences emphasize instructional planning, assessment (formal and informal), classroom management and communication. Reflective assignments for the teaching portfolio are encouraged. This course incorporates technology into student assignments, requires at least 25 hours of field experience, and includes advanced readings and assignments linking theory (classroom) to practice (field experience).