Fall, 2016 Johnson State College

EMM F16

Elementary Music Methods

MUS-3160-J01

Fall, 2016 – Johnson State College

Tuesdays-Thursdays1:00 PM – 2:15 PM

Dibden 202

Goals and Objectives

Course Description: An effective elementary music education program is based on a sequence of experiences that provides students with continuous growth in musical skills, understanding, enjoyment and meaningful perceptions drawn from music itself and enhanced by their own life experiences. Elementary Music Methods prepares the future teacher by exploring various teaching methods through singing, playing, movement, composition and listening experiences. Emphasis is placed on the “general music curriculum” and on the development of creative educational materials. Students also learn about special instructional techniques, including the Orff, Kodaly, Dalcroze, Conversational Solfege and Gordon methods.

One semester, 3 credits.

Students will gain an understanding of:

•The basics needed to be a successful elementary school music teacher

•What their personal philosophy of music education is

•How to formulate a personal eclectic approach to teaching based on a variety of methodologies for teaching music to young people

•Manycurrent issues related to teaching

•National Standards in the Arts – their purpose and value

•The essential skill of self-reflection to improve teaching

•Various assessment models and tools

•Writing and implementing Lesson and Unit Plans

Readings and Materials:

•Teaching for Musical Understanding, Jackie Wiggins McGraw-Hill, 2001

•The Experience of Teaching General Music, Betty Atterbury & Carol Richardson, McGraw-Hill, 1995 (A&R)

•Prelude to Music Education, Erwin, Edwards, Kerchner, Knight, Prentice-Hall, 2003

•A Soprano recorder (Yamaha or Aulos) – bring to class

•Binder for class notes (or digital equivalent)

Course Activities

Class time will consist of lecture, discussion, observations, individual projects, group projects, weekly reading responses, lesson planning, practice teaching, tests and reports.

Fieldwork

Students are expected to perform a minimum of 3 hours of observations inarea elementary schools and complete logs, reflections and focused responses about them.

Assignments and Grading

Papers

Leadership style
Philosophy of Music Education – specifically elementary grades
Personal Experience
Methodology Research
Middle Level Challenges
Advocacy (speech)
Reflections on VMEA Conference

Observation write-ups

Log
Journal Narrative
Focus Questions

Lesson planning and teaching

K-2; 3-4; 5-6
Unit planning (group activity)

Music-COMP Mentoring (tbd)

Reading assignments

Chapter Questions
Other

Tests and quizzes

*Note: each observation (arranged individually) has 3 writing components: Observation log, observation journal, observation focus questions. These are due after each observation session.

Students will be graded on successful completion of all assignments, attendance, participation and tests. All graded components must be completed. Late work may be submitted with prior approval of the instructor usually at a reduced grade. A grade of B- is required to continue toward music education licensure. Attendance is mandatory. Each unexcused absence will result in a reduction of the final grade.

Communication

Students are encouraged to contact the instructor for any reason by phone, text or email.

YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR CHECKING YOUR JSC E-MAIL ACCOUNT.

JSC Policy on Academic Honesty

Students are expected to conform to the highest standards of academic honesty in all their academic work at Johnson State College. Academic dishonesty in any form is prohibited and unacceptable. Acts of dishonesty for which a student may be disciplined include, but are not limited to, receiving or providing unauthorized assistance on an examination and plagiarizing the work of others in writing assignments. The American Heritage Dictionary defines plagiarism in the following way: “To steal or use (the ideas or writings of another) as one’s own.” Students are responsible for knowing what specific acts constitute plagiarism; if students are uncertain whether a particular act constitutes plagiarism, they should consult with their instructors before turning in assigned work. Any suspicion of academic dishonesty will result in the commencement of a college investigation as outlined in the student handbook. See the link below for additional information:

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Policy on Students with Disabilities

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Class Meeting Times and Schedule

Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1:00 – 2:15 PMDibden 202

Course Timeline

Week#
Date / Reading
(All chapters have associated questions to answer – see website) / Assignments
Due the following Tuesday unless otherwise indicated / Topic(s)
For Tuesday Thursday Classes
1
Aug 23, 25 / C&K
Preface;
(Chaps. 1&2)
Leadership style pdf /

Write a reflective piece on your teaching/leadership style & how it relates to Elem. levels
Write notes to share about your own elem. music experience(Due Thursday)

Organization of the class
Class Website & Google Folder
3 Artistic Processes (Nat. Standards), 5 Elements, 7 Components, 9 Standards
Intro “PowerPoint”
Questions & comments

2
Aug. 30 Sept 1 / C&K
(Chap. 3) /

Take the Myers Briggs test
Be ready to report the results and your thoughts about it

General questions/ Observation ideas
Discuss reading – Multiple meanings & theory/practice
Share personal style statements
Teaching scenarios reading & discussion
Personal reflection on elementary general music experience
what did you learn
how did you learn
what was the schedule like

3
Sept 6, 8 / Individual research
(also see resources) /

Major Research & opinion paper on various learning theories & methodologies (see website & handout)

General questions/ Observation check in
Discuss reading - methodologies
3-5-7-9 Quiz
Model activity

4
Sept 13, 15 / C&K
(Chaps. 4&5) /

Major Research & opinion paper on various learning theories & methodologies

General questions/ Observation check in
Model activity
Curriculum & sequence planning

5
Sept 20, 22 / C&K
(Chaps. 6&7) /

Learn to play recorder
Begin Music-COMP Mentoring
Last week for 1st observation

General questions/ Observation check in
Discuss reading - singing & pitch
Recorder
Share/discuss methodologies papers
Music-COMP intro
Model activity

6
Sept. 27, 29 / C&K
(Chaps. 8&9) /

Write 1st lesson plan
(K-2)
Music-COMP Mentoring

General questions/ Observation check in(final for 1st observation)
Discuss reading – movement & rhythm
More recorder
Music-COMP check-in
Lesson planning

Oct. 3-7 / Fall Break
Oct. 10 / Attend Fall VMEA Conference
7
Oct 11, 13 / C&K
(Chaps. 10&12)
National Standards /

Write a short composition for recorders (1-4 pts)
Write 2nd lesson plan (3-4)
Music-COMP Mentoring
Last week for 2ndobservation

General Questions/ Observation check in
Review VMEA Conference
Discuss reading – instruments & listening
Teach 1st lessons!
Reflect on & evaluate lessons
Music-COMP check-in

8
Oct 18, 20 / C&K
(Chap. 13) /

Research & evaluate K-8 curriculum
Develop “unit” 4-6 classes long (in group)
Outline lessons included in unit (Multi-cultural)
Choose 1 lesson to develop and present
Music-COMP Mentoring

General Questions/ Observation check in(final for 2nd observation)
Discuss reading-creativitycurriculum design
Play recorder compositions
Teach 2nd lessons!
Reflect on & evaluate lessons
Music-COMP check-in

9
Oct 25, 27 / C&K
(Chap. 11) /

Write 3rd lesson plan taken from unit (5-6)
Final Music-COMP Mentoring

General Questions/ Observation check in
Discuss reading-Assessment-types, methods and value of
Share curriculum research
Evaluate unit plan
Music-COMP check-in

10
Nov 1, 3 / C&K
(Chaps.14&15) /

Paper on the wonders and challenges of teaching Middle Level
Last week for 3rd obs.

General Questions/ Obs. check in
Discuss reading-Motivation/Management
Teach 3rd lessons!
Reflect on & evaluate lessons

11
Nov 8, 10 / C&K
(Chap 16) /

Paper on the wonders and challenges of teaching Middle Level

General Questions/ Observation check in(final for 3rd observation)
ML lesson model
Discuss reading- Curriculum/Diversity

12
Nov 15, 17 / C&K
(Appendix) /

Write a 3-4 minute speech/presentation on Music Advocacy

General Questions
Discuss and hand in papers
Discuss reading – Exceptional children

Nov. 21-25 / Thanksgiving Break
13
Nov. 29, Dec 1 / Individual
Research
Handout from:
A&R
P.237-239
Prelude p.173-188 / Catch up
Read, research and revise Philosophy of Music paper focus on Elem. levels
Be ready to discuss & hand in / General Questions
Beliefs & Philosophy
Deliver Advocacy Speeches
14
Dec 6, 8 / Review / Share personal philosophy papers
Catch up
15
Dec 13/15 / Final Exam - Wrap-up - Assessment