MUED 3200

Syllabus – Fall, 2014

Darhyl S. Ramsey

Office – 940-565-3749

Office Hours – T R -1:00-2:00, MW- 10:00-11:00 F – By Appointment

Recommended Text: Hoffer, C. R. Teaching Music in the Secondary Schools.5th Ed. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth Publishers, 2001

Evaluation 2 tests @ 15% ……………………………………………………….……………………… 30%

Teaching Project - Paper – 15% Presentation 25% …………………….. 40

Lesson Plan ………………………………………………………………………………….. 10

Budget Assignment …………………………………………………………………….. 10

Tonal Pattern Assignment …………………………………………………………… 10

Goals and Objectives:

  • To become familiar with the role of the teacher in the Secondary School Music Program
  • To become familiar with the student in the Secondary School
  • To become familiar with the National Standards and other sources of curriculum for the Secondary Music Program
  • To become familiar with learning procedures and how to plan lessons to best incorporate those procedures for learning in the music classroom
  • To become familiar with administrative procedures that confront music teachers in the Secondary Music Program

Tentative Schedule

AUG26 Introduction

28The Reasons for Music in the Schools

SEPT02The Jr/Sr. High Music Student

04The Music Curriculum

09The Music Curriculum

11Leadership and the Music Teacher

16Leadership and the Music Teacher

18Leadership and the Music Teacher

23Music Ed Departmental

25Methods of Teaching

30Learning Theory and Planning for Teaching

OCT02Learning Theory and Planning for Teaching

07 Learning Theory and Planning for Teaching

09TEST 1

14Classroom Management

16Administration of the Program/budgeting

21Planning a Trip with your Group

23Fundraising

28Copyright Laws BUDGET DUE

30Tort Laws and the Music Teacher

NOV04

06TEST 2

11Student Teaching Presentations

13Student Teaching Presentations

18Student Teaching Presentations

20Student Teaching Presentations

25Student Teaching Presentations

27Thanksgiving

DEC02 Student Teaching Presentations

Written Papers Due

04 Student Teaching Presentations

11 Final Exam

CLASS ATTENDANCE

You are expected to be in attendance for every class meeting and every group meeting. You are also expected to be on time for those classes. The Division of Music Education policy is that there will be no more than 2 UNEXCUSED absences during the semester and that 3tardies are the equivalent of one absence. Two unexcused absences will result in FAILURE of the COURSE. Absences for juries are not an excused absence.

ASSIGNMENT RESPONSIBILITY

All assignments are to be turned in on the appointed day in class. All late assignments will be assessed a penalty of ONE LETTER GRADE PER DAY until they are received.

Class Evaluation Procedures

TONAL PATTERN SHEETS

Each student should pass the TONAL PATTERN assignment in room 307. Practice sheets are available and the final test in given in 307. Ten percent (10%) of the grade for the class is dependent on these patterns

First Attempt Deadline – October 10

Second Attempt Deadline – November 14

Third Attempt Deadline – December 4

TESTS:

Each of the two tests in the class will cover the material presented in the textbook and in class. The second test will cover the material from the first test to the second test.

TEACHING PROJECT:

  • The teaching project will consist of a written paper on the research you do in preparation for the lesson that will be presented in class. Proper citation of researched materials is expected in the paper. The paper should use proper English and will be graded on content and grammar. Topics should be appropriate for the National Standards #8 or #9 (Understanding the relationships between music, the other arts, and disciplines outside the arts and Understanding music in relation to history and culture).
  • The presentation will be a 10 minute lesson presented in class based on the content of the paper. Evaluation will be based on organization, timing, and good teaching procedures (voice, eye contact, etc.).
  • A lesson plan for the 10 minute presentation must be presented at the time of the presentation

LESSON PLAN:

  • The lesson plan will be for the presentation to the class during the last weeks of the semester.
  • The lesson plan does not need to be a script to be read to the class but should include the components discussed in the class lectures on lesson planning.
  • Acknowledgement of different learning styles and different activities should be included.
  • Remember to utilize a great deal of music and coordinate the activities of the class with the music

BUDGET ASSIGNMENT

  • Your budget for the year is $10,000.
  • Design a yearly budget for your particular organization. Using whatever sources you need, purchase items in your line-item budget; spend the entire $10,000
  • Using a minimum of eight (8) categories for purchases (i.e. Music, supplies, equipment, etc.)
  • Put the budget into an Excel spreadsheet using formulas to reflect an on-going balance for each category.
  • Submit the budget by e-mail to me.

GRADUATION REMINDERS

You must have a 2.75 Grade Point Average

You must have a 2.75 GPA in all music education courses and professional education courses and have no grade lower than a “C”

You must apply to the Teacher Education program in the College of Education

You must pass student review requirements in MUED 2310 and MUED 3100 before you can register for 4000 level courses.

All proficiencies must be completed before applying for Student Teaching

If you are a full time student, you are expected to be in a lab every fall and spring semester

If you fail the same music education course two times, your degree status will be changed to music undecided

until you are counseled into another degree option.

• MUED 4109 and MUED 4209 should not be taken in the same semester

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY

Academic Integrity is defined in the UNT Policy on Student Standards for Academic Integrity. Any suspected case of Academic Dishonesty will be handled in accordance with the University Policy and procedures. Possible academic penalties range from a verbal or written admonition to a grade of “F” in the course. Further sanctions may apply to incidents involving major violations. You will find the policy and procedures at:

Penalties: If you engage in academic dishonesty related to this class, you will receive a failing grade on the test or assignment, and a failing grade in the course. In addition, the case will be referred to the Dean of Students for appropriate disciplinary action.

DISABILITY STATEMENT

The University of North Texas makes reasonable academic accommodation for students with disabilities. Students seeking accommodation must first register with the Office of Disability Accommodation (ODA) to verify their eligibility. If a disability is verified, the ODA will provide you with an accommodation letter to be delivered to faculty to begin a private discussion regarding your specific needs in a course. You may request accommodations at any time, however, ODA notices of accommodation should be provided as early as possible in the semester to avoid any delay in implementation. Note that students must obtain a new letter of accommodation for every semester and must meet with each faculty member prior to implementation in each class. For additional information see the Office of Disability Accommodation website at You may also contact them by phone at 940.565.4323.

Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress (Undergraduates)

A student must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) to continue to receive financial aid. Students must maintain a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA in addition to successfully completing a required number of credit hours based on total registered hours per term. Students cannot exceed attempted credit hours above 150% of their required degree plan. If a student does not maintain the required standards, the student may lose their financial aid eligibility.

If at any point you consider dropping this or any other course, please be advised that the decision to do so may have the potential to affect your current and future financial aid eligibility. Please visit for more information about financial aid Satisfactory Academic Progress. It may be wise for you to schedule a meeting with an academic advisor in your college or visit the Student Financial Aid and Scholarships office to discuss dropping a course being doing so.

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