EDUC 367 - Pedagogy for Instrumental Music Programs

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This course is designed to prepare multi-age music teacher education candidates to teach instrumental music to young adolescents through young adults. Attention is given to the role music plays in the ways students construct knowledge and acquire skills; preparing candidates to employ multiple strategies and opportunities for active student engagement in learning music; and developing an understanding that independent thinking, creativity and self expression are fostered by a quality music education. Attention is given to identifying and designing appropriate learning experiences for oneself as a teacher that are aligned with state and national standards. Prerequisite(s): 0 credits;