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University of Utah

School of Music

Fall 2009

Music 3720 – General Music Methods - Secondary

Prerequisite: Music major, or by permission of the instructor

Credit Hours: 3

Meeting Time: 7:30 – 8:50 a.m. Tuesday & Thursday

Location of Course: DGH 324 and Technology Lab in McKay Library

Course website:  Web CT

Professor: Rachel Nardo, DMA

Office: DGH 308

Office Hours: Th. 9-10:00 a.m., or by appointment

Office Phone Number: 801-585-0102

E-mail Address: rachel.nardo@utah.edu

Catalog Description:  Effective methods and materials for teaching general music in middle and high schools for music majors.

Textbook, Readings, and Resources:

• Degraffenreid, G., et al. (2006). Music! Its Role and Importance in Our Lives. New York: Glencoe-McGraw Hill. Required. Recordings are available in the Music Education Lab- Computer #1. Also see online resources at http://music.glencoe.com 

·       Course Reader available in the campus bookstore.

• Selected readings from MENC, Utah DOE, WWW, and other books on reserve. The Utah Fine Arts Core and Curriculum outlines can be found at http://www.schools.utah.gov/curr/FineArt/

• iWeb, iDVD, iPhoto, GarageBand, Audacity software, PowerPoint – all available in McKay Library or on the Macs in the Music Education Lab. Audacity software is also available for PCs at www.audacity.com. It is a free, shareware audio editor.

• Jump/thumb drive; 5 DVD blanks; 5 CD audio blanks for storing various forms of media.

Important Notices:

·       All course email and emailed assignments are processed through WebCT. If you prefer to use a non-university email address, it is your responsibility to set the forwarding options on your university account at  http://www.it.utah.edu/services/email/umail/index.html#forwarding

·       When it becomes available, bring your textbook to every class meeting.

·       Print-out and bring to class all materials and assignments emailed to you.

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Content Overview and General Purpose: The ability to design and implement quality programs in secondary general music requires musical knowledge and skills, resourcefulness, and an understanding of what is developmentally appropriate in the education of students. This course is an introduction on how to

• develop and write learning objectives for secondary general music based on the Utah Department of Education (Utah DOE) standards and course curriculum guidelines;
• teach music fundamentals, skills development, and appreciation using music literature, song repertoire, instruments, and methods suitable for youth and adolescents;
• use instructional technology to support learning in secondary general music, including principles and design of instructional web pages, incorporation of podcasting, and knowledge of resources on the World Wide Web;
• incorporate interdisciplinary and inclusive teaching and learning methods in the general music curriculum, including reading and writing across the music curriculum, integrating arts into academic learning, addressing the needs of special and ESL learners, and infusing diversity throughout the curriculum.

There is an emphasis on the application of musical skills and knowledge through class participation, student-directed activity demonstrations and discussions, and observations at local schools. Our goal is to integrate knowledge of pedagogy and subject matter content with experience in observing and leading musical activity—in the context of real classrooms. The purpose of this approach is to develop the pre-service teacher’s professional skills, confidence, content knowledge, and comfort-level with students—early in her/his career.

Course Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:

1. Describe the role of general music in the education of all youth and adolescents.
2. Formulate meaningful learning objectives for secondary general music based on the Utah DOE Standards and Objectives.
3. Prepare a detailed, one-semester syllabus for secondary general music according to course guidelines set forth the Utah DOE.
4. Deliver instruction using a variety of methods, including technology.
5. Select, utilize, and assess methods of evaluation in general music.
6. Describe ways in which music supports learning across the curriculum.
7. Organize and produce a web-based teaching portfolio for secondary general music teaching.
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Teaching and Learning Methods:

Lecture, demonstration, individual assignments, group work, reading assignments, web research, field observations, WebCT activities, and student-directed activities.

Evaluation Methods:

Class discussion and participation, homework, student teaching demonstrations, quizzes, tests, written assignments, and individual portfolio projects. It is your responsibility to print-out course materials and collect them into a 3-ring binder.

Attendance:

Prompt, regular attendance and maintenance of professional and personal values conducive to collegiality are important to your success in this class. Therefore, the attendance rules are strict. Being present means that you

1.     Are on time, adequately prepared.

2.     Disable cell phones, text devices, email accounts, and pagers during class,

3.     Do not cross-enroll in other classes that meet at the same time.

According to policy, you are permitted one excused absence for verified health or personal emergencies. Additional absences will result in lowering of your grade by increments. In other words, if you are absent more than one class session, your final course grade will be lowered by one increment for each additional absence. (If you have a lengthy case of the flu, I may recommend that you take this course a different semester.) Three tardy arrivals, up to 15 minutes, compile into one absence.

If you must be absent or tardy, it is your responsibility to quickly contact a classmate to obtain missed notes and materials given out in class-do not ask the instructor for lecture notes.  Be sure to check WebCT for additional materials. Roll is taken during the first 5 minutes of class.

Grade Scale and Weighting of Assignments:

Scale: Letter grades are based on a 4-point scale. Each assignment carries a specific weight, percentage, or number of points of the overall grade. I use a rubric for each type of assignment. The rubrics are explained in class and posted on Blackboard-Web CT as assignments are made. The table on the next page lists the break down of percentage or points necessary to achieve the corresponding letter grade in the course. Please ask for further explanation if you do not understand how to calculate your final grade.