An overview of the historical and philosophical foundations of music education, the psychology of music learning, and current trends in music education. Course will deal with the essential competencies necessary for effective music teaching. Emphasizes the development of essential competencies for teaching music at the elementary level. Course includes survey of appropriate materials, research-based techniques, and teaching strategies. Emphasizes the development of essential competencies for teaching music at the secondary level.
Course includes survey of appropriate materials, research-based techniques, and teaching strategies.