Music Learning, Teaching and Research (MUSI90150)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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Overview

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This subject provides students with an overview of the various factors that influence the provision of an effective music education for young people. This includes historical, philosophical, psychological, sociological and methodological factors that provide a context for instrumental music teaching. Students are introduced to a wide range of music teaching methodologies that their own future pupils are likely to have experienced: these are the Dalcroze, Orff, Kodály, Suzuki, Yamaha, Musical Futures, Wider Opportunities, SingUp and other contemporary approaches, including the applications of information and communication technologies to music learning. Students will be introduced to the role of the music teacher as a researcher with an overview of the nature of scholarly and practitioner-based research, the major paradigms, methods and data collection / analysis techniques, and reporting / dissemination conventions that apply to music performance learning and teaching.

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this subject, students should be able to:




  • demonstrate an understanding of and critical responsiveness to a variety of historical, philosophical, psychological, sociological and methodological (including technological) factors that shape students’ learning, learning experiences and educational outcomes; and
  • demonstrate an awareness of the potential role that music performance teachers may have as educational researchers, and acquire skills and knowledge regarding the nature of educational enquiry in the area of music performance together with the principles and methods that may facilitate research in a variety of music performance educational settings.

Generic skills

On completion of this subject, students should be able to:

  • demonstrate skills in cooperation, communication and negotiation that allow for effective working in teams;
  • demonstrate the capacity for critical and independent thought and reflection; and
  • demonstrate skills in applying research principles and methods to relevant areas of investigation.

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

None

Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)

The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.

Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Assessment

Additional details

  • A written assignment (3000 words), due mid semester (60%);
  • A draft proposal for a small-scale research project (2000 words), due end of semester (40%).

Hurdle requirement:

  • 100% attendance is expected, less than 80% will result in a fail in the subject.

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Dates & times

  • Semester 1
    Principal coordinatorIan Godfrey
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hours24 hours, comprising one 2-hour seminar per week during the semester.
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period27 February 2017 to 28 May 2017
    Last self-enrol date10 March 2017
    Census date31 March 2017
    Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2017
    Assessment period ends23 June 2017

    Semester 1 contact information

    ibg@unimelb.edu.au

  • Semester 2
    Principal coordinatorIan Godfrey
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hours24 hours, comprising one 2-hour seminar per week during the semester.
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period24 July 2017 to 22 October 2017
    Last self-enrol date 4 August 2017
    Census date31 August 2017
    Last date to withdraw without fail22 September 2017
    Assessment period ends17 November 2017

    Semester 2 contact information

    ibg@unimelb.edu.au

Time commitment details

170 hours (including non-contact time)

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Further information

  • Texts

    Prescribed texts

    Campbell, P.S. (2008), Musician and Teacher: An Orientation to Music Education, New York: W.W. Norton and Company.
    Readings will be available online through the LMS prior to the commencement of the subject.

  • Related Handbook entries

    This subject contributes to the following:

    TypeName
    CourseMaster of Music Studies
    MajorInstrumental Specialisation (MC-MUSPT)
    Specialisation (formal)Instrumental
    Specialisation (formal)Studio
    MajorStudio Specialisation (MC-MUSPT)
  • Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students

    This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.

Last updated: 3 November 2022