Professional Practice 1 (MUSI90154)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 6.25On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
Contact information
Semester 1
Lecturer: Ms Tracy Galloway
Semester 2
Lecturer: Ms Tracy Galloway
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
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Professional Practice 1 comprises a 6-day (or equivalent) work experience, three 2-hour seminars and additional professional development workshops/excursions. This subject will introduce students to an overview of the current structure and practice of instrumental teaching within a variety of Australian music education settings, including private music studios and group teaching situations in commercial music schools (for example Yamaha Music School) and community music education settings (for example Melbourne Youth Music Council ensembles, Dandenong Ranges Music Council ensembles, Malvern City Band, Australian Boys Choir). There will be a focus on current curriculum, observation techniques and teaching strategies, tools and resources including ICT.
Students will initially observe a wide range of teaching and instruction in a variety of music educational contexts. These placements will be under the supervision both of experienced teachers/musical directors/tutors and Melbourne Conservatorium of Music academic staff.
Students will create a multimedia presentation focused on specific teaching strategies and will produce written accounts of their observations throughout the placement.
In addition, students will attend three 2-hour seminars and professional development excursions/workshops to provide an introduction to and reflections on these music performance teaching settings and relevant learning objectives.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- observe the design and implementation of instrumental/vocal teaching and learning programs in a variety of contexts;
- demonstrate a developing knowledge of teaching and learning strategies, techniques, tools and resources (including ICT), used in individual and/or group teaching;
- demonstrate a high level of personal communication skills;
- competently demonstrate appropriate repertoire in teaching situations on their instrument or voice; and
- present evidence through their presentation and written work to demonstrate their emerging professional practice.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- demonstrate skills in cooperation and communication that allow for effective working in groups;
- demonstrate the capacity for critical and independent thought and reflection;
- plan effectively to meet preparation deadlines;
- demonstrate skills in evaluative thinking, and in the application of theoretical criteria to practical outcomes; and
- demonstrate analytical skills in the context of verbal and non-verbal communication.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
MUSI90150 Music Learning, Teaching & Research can be taken concurrently.
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUSI90150 | Music Learning, Teaching and Research |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
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12.5 |
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
- 10-minute multimedia presentation, due in week 6 (40%);
- 1200 word essay, due in week 12 (60%).
Hurdle Requirements:
- It is a hurdle requirement to pass each component of assessment;
- 100% attendance is required to pass this subject, all missed days must be made up in the student's free time.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Tracy Galloway Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 36 hours of placement including observations and mentored teaching; and two 3-hour workshops. Total time commitment 102 hours Teaching period 4 March 2019 to 2 June 2019 Last self-enrol date 15 March 2019 Census date 31 March 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 10 May 2019 Assessment period ends 28 June 2019 Semester 1 contact information
Lecturer: Ms Tracy Galloway
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Tracy Galloway Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 36 hours of placement including observations and mentored teaching; and two 3-hour workshops. Total time commitment 102 hours Teaching period 29 July 2019 to 27 October 2019 Last self-enrol date 9 August 2019 Census date 31 August 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 27 September 2019 Assessment period ends 22 November 2019 Semester 2 contact information
Lecturer: Ms Tracy Galloway
Time commitment details
102 hours (including professional development excursions and self-directed activities).
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
Last updated: 3 November 2022