Attention will be given to the historical foundations and current influences and trends on music education today. Public School Music. A course designed for elementary education majors. Study of the methodology, materials, and techniques of teaching general and vocal music in grades K-5. Classroom observation and teaching techniques are part of this course.
Emphasis is on group activities and materials for teaching music to elementary school children.
Classroom observation in the schools is required. Study of the techniques, methods and materials of teaching general and vocal music at the middle school and high school levels. Teacher competencies, teacher education, the instructional process, and creative methods for teaching in the secondary schools are examined. Latin diction will also be covered. Classroom observations in the schools is required.