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MUS 162 : Introduction to Music Teaching and Learning
Creative Arts and Industries
2022 Semester Two (1225) (15 POINTS)
Course Prescription
Course Overview
Building upon students’ musicianship and experiences of music education so far, this course stimulates curiosity about music education, raises awareness of issues in music education, and opens up the possibility of future pathways in this eld. This course introduces foundational concepts and practices in music teaching and oers the opportunity to explore and become critically familiar with various music-teaching contexts. A survey of the eld will provide the opportunity to learn about contemporary music educational settings in Aotearoa New Zealand, and elsewhere.
Capabilities Developed in this Course
| Capability 1: | Disciplinary Knowledge and Practice |
| Capability 2: | Critical Thinking |
| Capability 3: | Solution Seeking |
| Capability 4: | Communication and Engagement |
| Capability 5: | Independence and Integrity |
| Capability 6: | Social and Environmental Responsibilities |
Learning Outcomes
- Critically reflect on one's own experiences of music education. (Capability 2, 4 and 5)
- Articulate and discuss a range of purposes and functions that music education may serve in a variety of settings/contexts. (Capability 1, 2, 4 and 6)
- Identify and critically reflect upon widely available digital software and instructional material relevant to music education. (Capability 1, 2, 4, 5 and 6)
- Discuss and critically evaluate the relationship of different perspectives and knowledge about music education to specific teaching practices and settings. (Capability 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6)
Assessments
| Assessment Type | Percentage | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Readings | 20% | Individual Coursework |
| Assignments | 30% | Individual Coursework |
| Final Exam | 50% | Individual Coursework |
| 3 types | 100% |
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcome Addressed | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |||||||
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Assignments are to be submitted, according to submission type specied on CANVAS, by the due date. In the event of illness or other circumstances that prevent completing an assignment, please contact the course coordinator with evidence as appropriate before the due date. Late assignments that do not have an approved extension will be penalised 10% for each day or part thereof. No assignment will be accepted after that assignment has been returned to students. Students need a final grade of 50% to pass the course..
Teaching & Learning Methods
The course will combine lectures which include interactive discussions with required reading and viewing using the social learning platform Perusall. The course is designed to develop theoretical knowledge about the possible purposes/rationales for music education, practical know-how in music education, and the ability to apply this knowledge to particular settings and contexts.
Workload Expectations
This course is a standard 15-point course. Students are expected to spend 10 hours per week involved in each 15 point course they are enrolled in. For this course, you can expect 24 hours of lectures, up to 40 hours of engagement with required reading and viewing, and, 86 hours related to further reading, study and the completion of assessment tasks.
Delivery Mode
Campus Experience
Attendance is expected at all timetabled lectures to complete the course. Lectures will be recorded but will not include recording of interactive activities. Attendance on campus is not required for the exam.
Learning Resources
Course materials are made available in a learning and collaboration tool called Canvas which also includes reading lists and lecture recordings (where available).
Please remember that the recording of any class on a personal device requires the permission of the instructor.
Required readings are accessible in Perusall accessed via the Canvas 'Assignments'. All required readings (and suggested further reading) will also be available via Canvas 'Reading lists'. Lecture material, recommended readings and links to web-based resources will be communicated via Canvas.
Student Feedback
At the end of every semester students will be invited to give feedback on the course and teaching through a tool called SET or Qualtrics. The lecturers and course co-ordinators will consider all feedback and respond with summaries and actions.
Your feedback helps teachers to improve the course and its delivery for future students.
Class Representatives in each class can take feedback to the department and faculty staff-student consultative committees.
Academic Integrity
The University of Auckland will not tolerate cheating, or assisting others to cheat, and views cheating in coursework as a serious academic offence. The work that a student submits for grading must be the student's own work, reflecting their learning. Where work from other sources is used, it must be properly acknowledged and referenced. This requirement also applies to sources on the internet. A student's assessed work may be reviewed against online source material using computerised detection mechanisms.
Class Representatives
Class representatives are students tasked with representing student issues to departments, faculties, and the wider university. If you have a complaint about this course, please contact your class rep who will know how to raise it in the right channels. See your departmental noticeboard for contact details for your class reps.
Inclusive Learning
All students are asked to discuss any impairment related requirements privately, face to face and/or in written form with the course coordinator, lecturer or tutor.
Student Disability Services also provides support for students with a wide range of impairments, both visible and invisible, to succeed and excel at the University. For more information and contact details, please visit the Student Disability Services’ website http://disability.auckland.ac.nz
Special Circumstances
If your ability to complete assessed coursework is affected by illness or other personal circumstances outside of your control, contact a member of teaching staff as soon as possible before the assessment is due.
If your personal circumstances significantly affect your performance, or preparation, for an exam or eligible written test, refer to the University’s aegrotat or compassionate consideration page https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/academic-information/exams-and-final-results/during-exams/aegrotat-and-compassionate-consideration.html.
This should be done as soon as possible and no later than seven days after the affected test or exam date.
Learning Continuity
In the event of an unexpected disruption we undertake to maintain the continuity and standard of teaching and learning in all your courses throughout the year. If there are unexpected disruptions the University has contingency plans to ensure that access to your course continues and your assessment is fair, and not compromised. Some adjustments may need to be made in emergencies. You will be kept fully informed by your course co-ordinator, and if disruption occurs you should refer to the University Website for information about how to proceed.
Student Charter and Responsibilities
The Student Charter assumes and acknowledges that students are active participants in the learning process and that they have responsibilities to the institution and the international community of scholars. The University expects that students will act at all times in a way that demonstrates respect for the rights of other students and staff so that the learning environment is both safe and productive. For further information visit Student Charter https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/forms-policies-and-guidelines/student-policies-and-guidelines/student-charter.html.
Disclaimer
Elements of this outline may be subject to change. The latest information about the course will be available for enrolled students in Canvas.
In this course students may be asked to submit coursework assessments digitally. The University reserves the right to conduct scheduled tests and examinations for this course online or through the use of computers or other electronic devices. Where tests or examinations are conducted online remote invigilation arrangements may be used. In exceptional circumstances changes to elements of this course may be necessary at short notice. Students enrolled in this course will be informed of any such changes and the reasons for them, as soon as possible, through Canvas.