MUS 767 : Music Education Research and Practice
Creative Arts and Industries
2024 Semester One (1243) (30 POINTS)
Course Prescription
Course Overview
Capabilities Developed in this Course
| Capability 1: | People and Place |
| Capability 2: | Sustainability |
| Capability 3: | Knowledge and Practice |
| Capability 4: | Critical Thinking |
| Capability 5: | Solution Seeking |
| Capability 6: | Communication |
| Capability 7: | Collaboration |
| Capability 8: | Ethics and Professionalism |
Learning Outcomes
- Develop and demonstrate an understanding of a range of music education research methodologies. (Capability 1.1, 1.2, 3.2, 4.1, 5.1, 6.1 and 8.1)
- Develop and demonstrate an understanding of contemporary issues and debates in music education practices. (Capability 1.1, 1.2, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 6.1, 8.1 and 8.2)
- Develop and demonstrate an understanding of contextual factors that impact the theory and practice of music education, particularly in relation to the bicultural and multicultural identity of Aotearoa/NewZealand; (Capability 1.1, 1.2, 3.2, 4.1, 6.1, 8.1 and 8.2)
- Develop and demonstrate an attitude of self-reflexivity with respect to one’s own musical and music education beliefs and practices. (Capability 1.2, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 6.1, 8.1 and 8.2)
- Develop and demonstrate a critical awareness of discourses in relation to a range of music education practices. (Capability 3.1, 3.2, 6.1, 8.1 and 8.2)
- Recognise and reflect upon the potential of the music educator as a change agent. (Capability 1.1, 1.2, 2, 4.1, 5.1, 7.1 and 8.1)
Assessments
| Assessment Type | Percentage | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Online discussion participation | 40% | Individual Coursework |
| Assigments | 60% | Individual Coursework |
| 2 types | 100% |
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcome Addressed | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | |||||
| Online discussion participation | ||||||||||
| Assigments | ||||||||||
Assignments are to be submitted, according to the submission type specified 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 penalized 10% for each day or part thereof. No assignment will be accepted after that assignment has been returned to students. Participation in all aspects of the online course, and a final grade of 50% is required to pass the course.
Teaching & Learning Methods
This online course consists of a weekly Zoom class using a 'flipped classroom approach'. Required readings (Weeks 2 - 11) must be undertaken before the class to inform participation in each class. Online modules support students in developing a position in relation to a topic and sharing this position with other participants via asynchronous discussion. This discussion will also involve sharing responses to the postings of other students. Regular assignments address, support, and extend learning as described in the Learning Outcomes
Workload Expectations
This course is a standard 30-point course, and students are expected to spend 20 hours per week involved in each 30-point course they are enrolled in. For this course, students can expect 24 hours of attendance at Zoom lectures, 5o hours of required reading in preparation for each class, 50 hours of participation in asynchronous online discussion forums, 76 hours of further reading, viewing and reflecting on module content, and 100 hours of work on assignments.
Delivery Mode
Online
Attendance is required at scheduled online classes to complete components of the course.
The course will include live online events, and these will be recorded.
Where possible, study material will be released progressively throughout the course.
This course runs to the University semester/quarter timetable, and all the associated completion dates and deadlines will apply.
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.
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 for potential plagiarism or other forms of academic misconduct, 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.