The pedagogical principles, philosophical issues, and the state and national standards that were introduced during the prerequisite courses are continued at a more advanced level and applied with children from preschool through grade eight in the music classroom. Also a forum for field experience questions and issues. NLA Emphasis on planning, implementing, and evaluating an eclectic curriculum based on conceptual pedagogy. Projects in designing materials for large group, small group, and individualized instruction pre-kindergarten through grade six. The study and practical application of materials and techniques for teaching general and choral music in middle, junior high, and high school.
Special consideration is given to music for the changing voice choir.
NLA Junior year. Observation of experienced teachers, followed by weekly teaching experience under supervision in area schools. Observation of experienced teachers, followed by weekly teaching experience under supervision in area schools. NLA Pedagogical techniques and field experience for teaching woodwind and brass instruments in private, small group, and large ensemble settings. A synthesis of pedagogical concepts introduced in second instrument classes.